Japan has raised the issue of auto tariffs with the US after President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% levy on car imports, a move that would likely deliver a big blow to Japan’s economy.

The U.S. president says he plans to impose tariffs of 25% on automobile imports to the U.S., though he has not said which countries would be subject to them.

It's not clear if Japan is also seeking an exemption from the auto tariffs as Trade Minister Yoji Muto didn't respond directly on Tuesday when asked about it