Yuka’s WW 5/26/25: Will Impacts of Tariffs Be Less Than We Are Fearing? – First Sale Rule Analysis
Summary Recent U.S. tariffs—25% on imported vehicles and auto parts—pose a significant challenge for Japanese automakers, threatening profits and market share in the U.S.. However, the First Sale Rule offers a legal avenue to mitigate some of these impacts by reducing the dutiable value of imports, potentially softening the blow for Japanese exporters. First Sale …