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…
California says it overtakes Japan to become world’s No. 4 economy
The U.S. state of California says it has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy in terms…
Japan tariff negotiator rules out quick U.S. deal despite push by Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is in a hurry to strike a deal in tariff negotiations with Japan,…
Japan’s inflation quickens as rice prices gain the most in over 50 years
Consumer inflation advanced apace last month, supporting the Bank of Japan’s stance on a gradual rate hike path…
Trump cites ‘big progress’ after talks with Japan on tariff deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiators made “big progress” after a meeting with a Japanese delegation on Wednesday…