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Are Trump's tariffs helping the US economy? Experts weigh in
A recent round of tariff threats has added a new layer of uncertainty, but the monthslong track record affords economists an ...
Most Japan firms want extra budget as Trump tariffs loom, Reuters poll shows
More than two-thirds of Japanese firms believe the government should compile an extra budget later this year to mitigate the ...
Trump says 25% tariffs coming for Japan and South Korea as trade war escalates again
President Donald Trump sent out letters to nations that haven't entered into trade agreements with the U.S., informing them ...
A loss for Ishiba could worsen Japan's instability in the face of US tariffs and rising prices
TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces an increasingly uphill battle in Sunday’s upper house election, and a ...
How US tariffs on Japan could impact Americans playing Nintendo video games
For Americans who were awaiting the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, the delay of U.S. pre-orders for the gaming console ...
Trump’s tariff pressure pushes Asia toward American LNG, but at the cost of climate goals
“Trump has put pressure on a seeming plethora of Asian trading partners to buy more U.S. LNG,” said Tim Daiss, at the APAC ...
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Trump tariffs fail to register with Japanese voters ahead of key election
The cost of living, social insurance and demographic issues were far more important to them despite Japan being locked in a ...
Japanese shipping giant K-Line to divert US services over Trump tariff fears, CEO says
Japanese shipper K-Line forecasts a US$200 million hit from US tariffs and is adjusting its fleet of ships to other regions.