In response to the Trump administration’s implementation of additional 25% tariffs on imported automobiles—imposing a 24% rate on Japanese vehicles—the Fukuoka Prefectural Government has launched a consultation hotline for affected small and medium-sized enterprises. The hotline, primarily available via phone, provides information on prefectural loan programs, refinancing options, and adjustments to lending terms. It also offers referrals to financial institutions and chambers of commerce. Services are available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting April 3 for an indefinite period. Source: Fukuoka Prefecture
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