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Japan PM Ishiba urges less US dependence as Tokyo faces new tariffs
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday his country needed to wean itself from U.S. dependence in such key ...
Tariff Anxiety Spreading Across Japan, BOJ Report Shows
Anxiety over U.S. tariffs has been spreading across Japan, a central bank report shows, sending a worrying signal about the ...
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Japan dividends on track to hit record $136bn despite tariff turmoil
TOKYO -- Japanese companies are set to raise their dividends to a fifth straight record high this fiscal year, even with trade tensions expected to erode earnings, in a potential boost to consumer ...
Japan seeks US tariff talks during Bessent visit, Yomiuri reports
Japan is seeking talks between tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent when the U.S.
Trump announces 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea
The U.S. will impose tariffs of 25% on Japan and South Korea beginning on Aug. 1, President Donald Trump announced on Monday ...
Asia markets rise as new tariff rates hit Japan, South Korea, delays broader deadline
Asia stock markets mostly advance on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump announced new tariff rates on 14 countries, ...
Japan vows to seek U.S. auto tariff concessions in trade talks
Japan's trade deal with the U.S. must include tariff concessions for its vital automobile industry, top trade negotiator ...