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How U.S.-Japan Tariff Talks Got Stuck on Cars and Rice
Negotiations have stalled ahead of next week’s deadline, with some suggesting Japan misjudged the depth of President Trump’s ...
What more can Japan give? Tokyo braces for Trump’s tariffs as talks hit deadlock
The Japanese are feeling ‘sad and betrayed’ at the US president’s treatment of a long-term ally, an observer says.
Japan's household spending rises at quickest pace in 3 years as tariff risks loom
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese household spending surged at the fastest pace in nearly three years in May, ...
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Weekly roundup: Canada pauses digital tax, US-Japan trade talks stall, Trump-Musk feud deepens
ICYMI: Canada paused its digital tax to avoid new U.S. tariffs and restart trade talks. President Trump warned of 35% tariffs ...
TSMC to delay Japan chip plant and prioritize US to avoid tariffs: report
Taiwan’s TSMC plans to delay its chip plant project in Japan and prioritize operations in the United States to avoid tariffs ...
Japan invokes national interest as tariff talks with US struggle
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Wednesday he was determined to protect his country's national interests as ...
Japan’s Business Confidence Beats Expectations Despite Tariffs
Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers edged up in June, reflecting resilience in the face of the escalating US tariff ...
Trump says he is about to raise tariffs as high as 70% on some countries
With just five days remaining in the tariff moratorium, the White House is expected to begin delivering a message to a dozen or so countries: Time is up, and here’s your new rate.