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Trump, Japan and Tariffs

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Over the past few years, inflation, largely driven by rising energy and food costs, has surged in Japan and strained its economy.
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Trump declared a national economic emergency to levy the tariffs. He has promised that factory jobs will return to the United States as a result of the taxes, but his policies risk a sudden economic ...

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Japan Lacks a ‘Viable Option’ for Retaliating to Trump’s Tariffs
Japan has refrained from talk of striking back at U.S. tariffs. Trade experts say that is because its inflation-strained economy limits its options.
Japan will have the option of a Japanese-only Switch 2 for $110 less, which looks extra nice thanks to Trump's new 46% tariffs
If you live in Japan, you're lucky enough to have access to a Switch 2 that will only have Japanese as a system language, but it costs around $340 compared to the multi-language variant that costs around $480. In the US, the price is $450, but that could change due to new US tariffs on products from Vietnam and Cambodia.
Here’s how countries have retaliated to Trump’s tariffs
Trump has imposed world-spanning tariffs. China has responded in kind and further retaliation across Europe and Asia remains expected
Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners — a 34% tax on imports from
China to US: 'Market has spoken' after tariffs spur selloff
China said on Saturday "the market has spoken" in rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, and called on Washington for "equal-footed consultation" after global markets plunged in reaction to the trade levies that drew Chinese retaliation.
China imposes a 34% tariff on imports of all US products starting April 10
China announced Friday that it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all US products beginning April 10. The new tariff matches the rate of the US “reciprocal” tariff imposed by US President Trump this week.
Japanese banks slide most of financial stocks in tariff-roiled week
Japanese banks stocks accounted for three of the five biggest decliners in the financial sector last week as financial markets worldwide were rocked from the larger-than-anticipated tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on Wednesday.
Japan could lose $17 billion in car exports due to US tariffs, says UN trade agency
Japan could lose $17 billion in car export potential in the U.S. following President Donald Trump's decision to introduce 25% tariffs on the automotive sector, the International Trade Centre said on Friday.
Japan stocks extend declines as Trump tariffs roil markets, Nikkei falls over 3%
Asia-Pacific markets are set to extend declines, tracking steep losses on Wall Street after U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs rattled global markets.
Japan’s Ishiba Calls Tariffs ‘National Crisis’ as Markets Spasm
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will meet Friday with opposition leaders to discuss responses to US tariffs following a report that the Japanese government is considering compiling an extra budget to fund relief measures for businesses and households.
Analysis-Trump tariffs may delay, but won't derail, Japan rate hikes
New U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump may delay, but likely won't derail, the Bank of Japan's plan to raise interest rates further as policymakers seek to avoid renewed yen falls that would worsen inflationary pressures.
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Japan’s Nikkei Falls More Than 4% on Tariff Fears
The week got off to a shaky start in Asian markets, where major indexes in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan all dropped at least 3%. Those regions are particularly dependent on exports to the U.S. and haven’t been hit with broad tariffs yet.
Japan’s Bank Shares Plunge as Tariffs Hurt BOJ Rate Hike Outlook
A measure of Japanese bank shares plunged more than 7%, the most since August, as worries about the impact of harsher-than-expected US tariffs on Japan’s economy fueled bets the central bank may pause rate hikes.
Japan’s Ishiba says he will push for US auto tariffs exemption
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says his government is making last ditch efforts to get U.S. President Donald Trump to exclude his country from an increase in auto tariffs due to take effect this week.
China Says It Is Aiming to Coordinate Tariff Response With Japan, South Korea
China is seeking to coordinate its response to U.S. tariffs with Japan and South Korea, Chinese state media said.
BOJ's Ueda warns of hit to Japan economy from Trump tariffs
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank will scrutinise the impact of U.S. tariffs on the country's economy when setting monetary policy, warning the higher levies will likely weigh on global and domestic economic growth.
Bank of Japan survey says big manufacturers are gloomier as Trump tariffs loom
A survey by Japan’s central bank has found a decline in business sentiment among large manufacturers for the first time in a year, partly because of worries about U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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