Japan is seeking talks between tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent when the U.S. official visits Japan for the World Expo next week, Yomiuri newspaper reported …
Trump tariffs raise the specter of sharper economic downturn for South Korea and Japan
While South Korean imports to the U.S. face 25% tariffs, the same as Trump promised in April, the rate on Japan has been raised by 1 percentage point to 25%.
Japan starts deploying Osprey fleet at a new base to beef up southwestern defense
The Japanese army on Wednesday has begun deploying its fleet of V-22 Ospreys on a newly-opened, permanent base in southwestern Japan, the latest move to beef up its defense in the region amid growing
US Treasury’s Bessent to skip South Africa G20 meeting, heading to Japan
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will skip a Group of 20 finance officials meeting in South Africa next week, sources familiar with his plans told Reuters, but will attend the World Expo 2025 in Osaka,
40% on Myanmar, 35% on Bangladesh: After South Korea, Japan, Trump sets tariffs on 12 other countries | Full list here
Trump said the “wave of letters”, including those to South Korea and Japan, were aimed at recalibrating US trade relationships.
40% on Myanmar, 35% on Bangladesh: After South Korea, Japan, Trump sets tariffs on 12 other countries | Full list here
Trump said the “wave of letters”, including those to South Korea and Japan, were aimed at recalibrating US trade relationships.
Trump’s Tough Tariff Threats: Global Trade Tensions Escalate
President Donald Trump warned 14 countries with increased tariffs unless trade deals are struck by August 1. Countries like Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand plan to negotiate, while South Africa and Japan …
Japan’s Surging 30-Year Yield Is Flashing Warning Sign for Risk Assets: Macro Markets
The yield on the Japanese 30-year government bond (JGB) has surged over 30 basis points (bps), topping the 3% mark for the first time since May 23, when it hit a high of 3.20%, according to data …
Trump tariffs live updates: China sends new trade warning after Trump letters to Japan, South Korea, others
China warned President Trump on Tuesday against restarting trade tensions and that it would hit back at countries that make deals with the US to exclude China from supply chains. Last month, the US …
Japan’s service sector mood perks up as summer heat offsets US tariff gloom
Sentiment in Japan’s service sector improved slightly in June, a government survey showed on Tuesday, as solid demand for summer clothing and leisure offset the gloom from U.S. tariffs.