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Challenges remain for Japan despite trade agreement
Despite the trade deal with the United States slashing the tariff rate for Japan to 15 percent, the so-called reciprocal trade agreement may pose challenges to the Japanese economy while favoring the US in exports and investment, according to analysts.
EU and Japan agree to work together to promote free trade and economic security
Leaders of the European Union and Japan have launched an alliance aimed at boosting economic cooperation, defending free trade and countering unfair trade practices as the two sides face growing challenges from the United States and China.
US, EU trade talks bolstered by Trump's agreement with Japan
The European Union and the U.S. are moving toward a trade deal that could include a 15% U.S. baseline tariff on EU goods and possible exemptions, two European diplomats said on Wednesday, potentially moving President Donald Trump closer to another major trade agreement on the heels of the one he just unveiled with Japan.
By Michael Schiffer The following is a contribution to the Mainichi Shimbun from Michael Schiffer, who served as assistant ...
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A slight easing in consumer inflation is welcome news for the Japanese central bank, but stubbornly high food prices will be ...
Japan’s economy has hit a rough patch. For the first time in a year, it shrank during the first three months of 2025. The drop was larger than most experts had predicted. According to government ...
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Tokyo. The governing coalition of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was on the verge of losing a majority in the smaller of Japan ...
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