Fukuoka Prefecture will introduce a new loan program in May to aid SMEs impacted by U.S. tariffs imposed during the Trump administration. Businesses with sales declines of at least 5%, or anticipating such losses, are eligible for loans up to ¥30 million at a reduced interest rate of 1.30%. Governor Seitaro Hattori stressed the need to ease financial strain and maintain operations. The prefecture will also survey the broader impact of tariffs and hold a second task force meeting later this month to consider additional support. Source: Fukuoka Prefecture
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