Trump Tariffs
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Politics & Government25％ ‘Reciprocal Tariff’ Would Be Blow to Japanese Economy; Major Exporters Foresee Drastically Reduced Profits
The tariff rates for “reciprocal tariffs” that U.S. President Donald Trump notified Japan of were...
July 9, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentU.S. Treasury Sec. Bessent Planning to Visit Osaka Expo
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to visit the ongoing World ...
July 9, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan-U.S. Trade Talks Making Progress: U.S. Official
Washington (Jiji Press)—The United States and Japan are making progress in trade negotiations, an...
July 3, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentAkazawa Talks with Lutnick over Phone Ahead of July 9 Deadline for Tariff Deal
WASHINGTON — Economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa, who has been in Washington, spoke b...
June 30, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, U.S. Agree to Continuously Hold Tariff Talks; Akazawa Seemingly Considering Extending His Visit for Negotiations
WASHINGTON — Japan and the United States agreed Friday to continuously hold a series of talks tow...
June 28, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentKeio U. Professor Yuichi Hosoya Says Japan Showing Good Example by Not Rushing to Conclude Trade Deal over U.S. Tariffs
Yuichi Hosoya, a professor at Keio University, said that Japan's negotiating stance with the Unit...
June 16, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentAkazawa Holds Telephone Talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary; Negotiations Continue Ahead of Japan-U.S. Summit
WASHINGTON — Ryosei Akazawa, minister in charge of economic revitalization, held telephone talks ...
June 15, 2025
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EconomyCanon Head Fujio Mitarai Calls for Japan to Take Lead in Creating New Economic Bloc
Fujio Mitarai, chairman and chief executive officer of Canon Inc., called for Japan to promote ef...
June 15, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba, Trump to Meet in Canada; Decision Reflects Persistent Gaps in Tariff Negotiations
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on the phone on Friday and ag...
June 14, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, U.S. Share Understanding That Tariff Discussions Progressing Toward Agreement; Sides Will Coordinate for Leaders to Meet During G7 Summit
WASHINGTON — Japan and the United States shared a common understanding that their discussions are...
May 31, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentU.S. Tariffs, Rice Prices Discussed in Basic Economic Policy Draft; Disaster Prevention Agency Also Discussed
The government will aim to maintain the free trade system by taking the lead in expanding the Tra...
May 31, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends Lower as Court Battle over US Tariffs Weighs (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, May 30 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share price average ended lower on Friday, weighed down ...
May 30, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba, Trump Exchange Views on Tariffs over Phone
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that he exchanged views on tariff i...
May 30, 2025
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ReutersTrump’s Tariffs to Remain in Effect after Appeals Court Grants Stay
A federal appeals court temporarily reinstated the most sweeping of President Donald Trump's tari...
May 30, 2025
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Associated PressFederal Court Blocks Trump from Imposing Sweeping Tariffs under Emergency Powers Law
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweep...
May 29, 2025
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Tariffs to Cause ‘Short-term Bumps,’ Trump Economic Adviser Tells Fox Business
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U.S. Tariffs on Imported Cars Could Affect Entire Japanese Economy; ‘Most Serious Threat’ is Targeting of Auto Industry
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China Challenges Trump Tariffs at WTO as Package Shippers Warn of Chaos
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Trump’s Auto Tariffs to Cover Hundreds of Billions of Dollars Worth of Vehicle, Parts Imports
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Iwaya Asks Rubio to Exclude Japan from U.S. Reciprocal, Additional Tariffs; Japan, U.S. Discuss Tariffs in Meeting