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Japan tariff negotiator held "in-depth" talks with Lutnick, Japan government says
Japan's tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa held "in-depth exchanges" over the phone with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick ...
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.
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 ...
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, ...
Trump says US to start notifying trade partners of tariffs as high as 70%
We’re going to start sending letters out to various countries starting tomorrow,” Trump told reporters late Thursday.
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 ...
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 ...
TSMC to Delay Japan Chip Plant and Prioritize U.S. to Avoid Trump Tariffs
TSMC’s Arizona factories are the only ones outside Taiwan that are designed to produce leading-edge chips for American tech ...