Trump Says Japan Will Import Ford Trucks

Japan will start importing Ford’s chunky F-150 pickup trucks, US President Donald Trump said, as uncertainties surround the two countries’ trade accord.

Under the deal announced in July, Japanese imports will be subject to a 15 per cent “reciprocal” tariff, down from a threatened 25 per cent.

These will take effect, like for a raft of other countries, from Thursday.

In return, the White…