Takaichi pushed back on U.S. request to ban Russian gas imports, sources say
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told U.S. President Donald Trump during their meeting in Tokyo that banning Russian liquefied…
Bank of Japan expected to sit this one out and keep benchmark rate at 0.5%
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep rates unchanged when its policy board meets this week given…
U.S. expects Japan to stop buying Russian energy, Bessent says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that he told Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato that the administration…
Trump’s 100% pharmaceutical tariffs won’t apply to Japan and EU
U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on pharmaceutical imports will not apply to countries with negotiated agreements with…
Search is on for loopholes in Japan’s $550 billion investment pledge
A seven-page memorandum of understanding signed by Japan and the United States outlining the implementation of Japan’s $550…
Trump signs order reducing tariffs on Japanese autos
The United States has officially implemented a trade agreement reached with Japan on July 22, taking tariff rates…
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…
U.S. and Japan working to announce tariffs won’t stack
The United States is working to finalize an announcement that would end the stacking of universal tariffs on…
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…
How Trump is gaslighting the climate — with Japan’s help
Nestled among the bold characters of headlines about freshly signed U.S. trade deals are equally bold numbers: $550…
Rubio says Japan defense spending hike less about money, more about capabilities
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hinted Friday that while Washington is asking Japan to boost its defense…
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…