Trump’s Tariffs Are the Highest in a Century. But After His Threats, They Seem Like a Relief.
The president imposed tariffs on Japan, one of America’s closest allies, that would have been alarming just months ago. And markets went up.
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India, Japan Discuss Boosting Maritime Connectivity
India and Japan have recently intensified their cooperation to boost maritime connectivity and regional cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. This initiative was spotlighted during the seminar "IPOI: India-Japan Partnership in Maritime Connectivity" held at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo on July 22, 2025. The seminar included key addresses from officials such as India’s Ambassador to Japan
Markets rally after Trump announces tariff deal with Japan
US president says Japanese imports will face 15% levy instead of threatened 25%, prompting reports of a similar deal with the EUBusiness live – latest updatesFinancial markets around the world have rallied after Donald Trump announced a trade deal wit…
Trump announces Japan trade deal as doubt cast over future of PM Ishiba
Tokyo’s failure to secure a US deal sooner had caused political unease and economic uncertainty in JapanDonald Trump has announced a trade deal with Japan, potentially resolving weeks of fraught negotiations between the two allies which had caused econ…
In Japan, Anti-Establishment Parties Resonate With Young Voters
Anti-establishment parties focused on wages, immigration and an unresponsive political elite struck a chord with working-age people in Japan.
Criticism, questions mount about AUKUS & US relations in Australia
“As the geopolitical landscape rapidly shifts, half the population (51%) say Australia should increase defence spending, while a minority (37%) say spending should remain at about the same level as now. Majority support for acquiring nuclear-powe…
Japan’s Long-Dominant Party Suffers Election Defeat as Voters Swing Right
The loss on Sunday left the Liberal Democrats a minority party in both houses of Parliament, while two new nationalist parties surged.
Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba vows to stay on despite losing upper house majority
Ballot heaps pressure on Ishiba’s minority government just as it attempts to negotiate deal to avert Trump tariffsJapanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s has vowed to stay on despite his coalition losing its upper house majority in elections that saw …
How the U.S. and Japan Got Stuck on Cars and Rice
The Trump administration has threatened Japan with 25 percent tariffs. River Akira Davis, our Tokyo correspondent, explains how automobiles and rice have become the two major sticking points in the negotiations.
Japan Election 2025: What to Know
Shigeru Ishiba of the long-governing Liberal Democratic Party could face calls to resign if his party fares poorly in Sunday’s Upper House elections.