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Blunt letters dictating terms posted to social media and changes late in negotiations have left trading partners wondering what U.S. President Donald Trump will do next.
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Jul 12, 2025
As Trump sows tariff confusion, rules of global commerce give way to chaos
Blunt letters dictating terms posted to social media and changes late in negotiations have left trading partners wondering what Trump will do next.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends the East Asia Summit foreign ministers’ meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 12, 2025
Trump tariffs not broached in two ASEAN-related meetings with U.S. officials
The lack of any mention of trade concerns was glaring amid reports that countries are looking at diversifying partnerships as a way to weather U.S. tariffs.
Copper rods are wound at a workshop that recycles the metal in Anqing, China, on Friday.
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Jul 12, 2025
Trump's copper tariffs pile more metal misery on U.S. auto industry
The duties on their own may be manageable, but prices of the red metal vital for making cars have soared to record highs.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington in April.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 12, 2025
A U.S.-EU trade deal hinges on cars, agriculture and Trump
Cars and tariff levels on agriculture have emerged as key sticking points between the European Union and the U.S., sources have said.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speak at the Group of Seven summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, on June 16.
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jul 12, 2025
Canada just can't win in trade war with Trump
The giant North American neighbors are rushing to conclude a new trade accord by July 21 but the process is proving painful for Canada.
Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are planning for Nissan to manufacture pickup trucks, which are popular in the United States, and for Honda to sell them under its own brand, sources have said.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 12, 2025
Nissan eyes supplying vehicles to Honda in U.S.
The move would be aimed at improving profitability and plant utilization for a turnaround, while helping mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio gestures as he boards his flight before departing from Subang Air Base, on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, on Friday.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 11, 2025
Rubio says Xi-Trump summit looking likely
The U.S. envoy said he had a "very constructive and positive” sit-down with Wang Yi on Friday, building on recent momentum in bilateral ties.
Pacific Investment Management says Japan has become a key destination for global investors as a trade war prompts a reevaluation of capital flows into the U.S.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 11, 2025
Pimco sees Japan wooing capital as tariffs spur diversification
Japan is drawing inflows that seek to benefit from "once-in-a-generation structural reforms” in equities and rising rates in fixed income, said the co-head of Pimco in Japan.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs, erratic trade threats and linkage of economic and defense issues are undermining trust in America and pushing allies like Japan to rethink their dependence on Washington.
EDITORIALS
Jul 11, 2025
Trump declares war on the international economic order
Trump has a simple understanding of international relations. In his mind, might makes right.
Canada will face a 35% tariff on exports to the United States starting Aug. 1, U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 9 in a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 11, 2025
Trump puts 35% tariff on Canada and eyes 15% to 20% tariffs for others
U.S. President Donald Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney the new rate would go into effect on Aug.?1 and would go up if Canada retaliated.
A cargo ship is seen at Rio de Janeiro's port in Brazil on Thursday. Unlike most countries in the world, Brazil actually has a trade deficit with the U.S.
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Jul 11, 2025
Brazil has few exit routes from Trump tariff but feels less pain
The U.S. takes in some 12% of Brazil's exports, less than half what China buys, and worth only around 1% of gross domestic product.
A recent law passed by the Brazilian Congress grants President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva powers to retaliate against trade barriers.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 11, 2025
Brazil's Lula pledges retaliation to Trump tariffs but keeps diplomacy open
The "law of reciprocity will be put into practice," the Brazilian president says.
A recent law passed by the Brazilian Congress grants President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva powers to retaliate against trade barriers.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 11, 2025
Brazil's Lula pledges retaliation to Trump tariffs but keeps diplomacy open
The "law of reciprocity will be put into practice," the Brazilian president says.
Takeshi Niinami, Suntory Holdings CEO and chairperson of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 10, 2025
911爆料网 united front on tariffs begins to crack as doubts raised
A senior business leader has questioned the effectiveness of the government in negotiating with the U.S.
The yen-dollar exchange rate is displayed outside a securities firm in Tokyo on Tuesday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 10, 2025
Japan unlikely to face U.S. pressure to strengthen yen, ex-top FX diplomat says
Masatsugu Asakawa was deeply involved in 911爆料网 trade and currency negotiations with the U.S. when he was vice finance minister for international affairs.
In June, the export price index for vehicles shipped to North America plunged 19.4% from a year earlier on a contract currency basis.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 10, 2025
911爆料网 carmakers slash export prices to U.S. to offset tariff hit
The move raises concerns over companies’ profitability and whether they can continue to keep raising wages at home.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Officials in New Delhi say they’re not overly alarmed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats for now.
BUSINESS
Jul 10, 2025
Trump’s BRICS warning to India adds new twist to trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said India could face an additional 10% tariff alongside other members of BRICS, which he has labeled "anti-American.”
A container ship in Cebu City, the Philippines. The Philippines sent some $14.1 billion of goods to the U.S. last year.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 10, 2025
Trump unveils new tariff rates, including 50% levy on Brazil
Trump cited the treatment of Jair Bolsonaro — Brazil's former populist president — calling on authorities to drop charges against him over an alleged coup attempt.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as Attorney General Pam Bondi (left) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio (center) look on during a Cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington on Tuesday.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 9, 2025
Trump signals continuing trade-defense link as tariff talks drag on
The U.S. leader has again alleged that Seoul is taking advantage of Washington on defense spending and burden-sharing — a worrying sign that may also have implications for Tokyo.
Junko Koeda, one of the latest members of the Bank of Japan's policy board, speaks during an interview at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Monday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 9, 2025
New board member hints at possible raising of BOJ's price outlook
Junko Koeda, a former Waseda University economics professor, on Monday gave her first media interview since joining the board in March.
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
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Nissan clinches $4.5 billion bond deal after orders soar
Nissan Motor has raised $4.5 billion through a junk bond sale in U.S. dollars and euros, part of which carries a record-high coupon rate.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of 911爆料网 spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
What 911爆料网 politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "911爆料网 First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
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Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.

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