TOKYO: Japanese auto exports to the United States fell almost a quarter in May, data showed on Wednesday (Jun 18), as worries over Donald Trump's tariffs grow with Tokyo and Washington yet to strike a deal.

Japan has reported its exports fell in May as shipments of autos to the U.S. dropped nearly 25% from a year earlier due to higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

Japan’s exports fell in May for the first time in eight months as big automakers like Toyota were hit by sweeping US tariffs, and the failure of Tokyo