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Explainer: What is Japan's trade policy on rice?
U.S. President Donald Trump has complained that Japan was not buying American rice, putting pressure on Tokyo as it struggles ...
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Japan's household spending rises at quickest pace in 3 years as tariff risks loom
Japanese household spending surged at the fastest pace in nearly three years in May, offering some hopes that tepid ...
TSMC to Delay Japan Chip Plant and Prioritize U.S. to Avoid Trump Tariffs
The Taiwanese semiconductor maker is pouring funds more quickly into U.S. expansion.
Japan’s yen is a compelling trade but comes at a cost
Global investors are unwinding their wagers on Japan's yen rising quickly as a cautious central bank, a trade war and the ...
Trump's tariff pause is set to expire, threatening a trade war flare-up
Duties on imports from dozens of countries would jump if the 90-day pause imposed in April expires July 9 as scheduled.
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump announces Vietnam deal as US-China trade tensions ease
President Trump on Wednesday said he had reached a trade deal with Vietnam, one week ahead of a July 9 deadline for tariffs ...
Japanese Businesses Positive Despite U.S. Trade Uncertainty, Supporting BoJ's Rate Hike Cycle
Japanese businesses, large and small, remained positive overall despite trade war uncertainties. Read more here.
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Japan, US remain at loggerheads over slashing trade deficit
WASHINGTON -- Japan's top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa returned to Tokyo from the U.S. Monday, after the latest round of ...