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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 ...
Eight political leaders go head-to-head in debate ahead of Japan’s upper house election
Eight leaders from Japan's main political parties engaged in heated debate on Wednesday, ahead of elections in the country's ...
In Japan, a manga artist has predicted a disaster in early July, causing a drop in tourism
The 'prediction' made by a manga author has sparked panic and a decline in bookings around July 5, the day that she claims an ...
Japan's food inflation to intensify in July, survey shows
Japanese households will get no respite from rising living costs with a five-fold increase expected in the number of food ...
Japan’s minority government faces a tough test in the upper house election
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a tough test in an upper house election this month as his minority government struggles after its major defeat in last year’s snap election.
Fears of Worst-Case Scenario Grow in Japan Over Tariff Gridlock
US President Donald Trump threatened Japan with tariffs of up to 35% as he ramped up tensions for a third straight day, ...
White House official: Trade talks will focus on partners other than Japan
A White House official has suggested that if the Japanese government does not change its stance, the Trump administration ...
Japan Factory Output Rose in May, But Tariffs Cloud Outlook
TOKYO—Japan’s industrial production increased modestly in May, but the rebound is likely to be temporary due to the impact of ...