Japan dodges recession in April-June even as U.S. tariffs hit
Japan’s economy expanded faster than expected last quarter, avoiding a recession and giving embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba…
Former IMF economist advises Japan to strengthen non-U.S. ties
WASHINGTON – Former International Monetary Fund Chief Economist Maurice Obstfeld has advised Japan to strengthen its cooperation with…
Japan Needs a New Role that’s Not America’s Cash Dispenser
It shouldn’t surprise anyone that leaders in the United States treat Japan as a cash dispenser. President Donald…
U.S. backtracks on Japan tariff calculation, taking effective rate lower
The United States will revise its July 31 executive order, which did not include a “reciprocal” tariff rate…
Japan and U.S. reach tariff deal with ‘reciprocal’ rate at 15%
Japan and the United States have reached a deal with the “reciprocal” tariff rate set at 15%, U.S.…
Japan is facing slowing exports and trade deficit amid threat from Trump’s tariffs
ADVERTISEMENT Japan sank into a trade deficit of 2.2 trillion yen (€13 billion) for the first six months…
Nuclear Power is Key to Economic Security ー Why are Pols Mum?
Japan is currently in the midst of campaigns for an Upper House election. Meanwhile, all the political parties…
Japan stands its ground after Trump letter delivers 25% U.S. tariff shock
Japan stood its ground and vowed to continue holding the line following the shock announcement that U.S. President…
Japan’s top trade negotiator holds two phone meetings with U.S. commerce chief
TOKYO/BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey – Japan’s top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, held “in-depth exchanges” over the phone with U.S.…
Large Japanese companies surprisingly optimistic as U.S. tariffs bite
Large Japanese businesses maintained optimism overall in the second quarter even as the United States implemented a range…
April household spending drop deals blow to Japan’s shrinking economy
Japan’s household spending unexpectedly declined in April as elevated inflation deterred discretionary spending, in a worrisome sign for…
Japan to subsidize home energy bills through summer amid U.S. tariff impact
The government said Tuesday that it will provide subsidies to lower household electricity and city gas bills as…