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Trump tariffs live updates: Trump suggests he won't extend tariff pause, floats higher tariff level for Japan
President Trump on Tuesday suggested that his team would force Japan to accept higher tariffs of "30%, 35%, or whatever the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
BBC and S4C secure rights for live coverage of Japan v Wales this summer
BBC Cymru Wales and S4C have announced a new broadcast deal for the live free-to-air rights for the men’s two-Test tour of ...
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.
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 ...