Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic rowJapan's Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa confirmed a brief, undisclosed conversation with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao before a dinne...
23 May, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Japan scrambles to meet $550 billion US pledge deadlineJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is under pressure to fulfill a massive investment pledge to the United States. Ahead of a White House...
12 Feb, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Japan deals with the price of playing to Trump: $550 billionJapan committed $550 billion for United States projects under a deal with President Donald Trump. The agreement grants the U.S. considerabl...
27 Oct, 2025, 08.26 AM IST
Nikkei ends lower on yen strength, profit-taking after crossing 44,000Japan's Nikkei experienced a volatile session, initially surging past 44,000 on hopes of increased government spending following Prime Mini...
09 Sep, 2025, 12.47 PM IST
Japan says lower US tariffs will take effect by September 16U.S. tariffs on Japanese goods, including cars and auto parts, are slated to decrease by September 16, according to Japanese tariff negotia...
09 Sep, 2025, 09.33 AM IST
Trump signs order to lower US tariffs on Japan autos to 15%Donald Trump, the US President, signed an order. This order lowers tariffs on Japanese autos. Japanese autos will now face a 15-percent tar...
05 Sep, 2025, 10.39 AM IST
Japan, US near deal to bring lower auto tariffs into effect: SourceJapan and the United States are nearing a deal on reducing tariffs on Japanese cars. The U.S. may lower the tariff from 27.5% to 15% soon. ...
04 Sep, 2025, 02.51 PM IST
Trump demand for Japan to buy more US rice snagged trade talks, Nikkei saysTrade talks between Japan and the U.S. hit a snag as Japan strongly objected to a Trump administration request to buy more American rice, a...
30 Aug, 2025, 01.22 PM IST
Trump proposes, EU to dispose: Bloc set to axe tariffs on US industrial goodsThe EU has conceded that the trade arrangement struck with Trump favors the US but that the accord is necessary to give businesses stabilit...
27 Aug, 2025, 11.21 PM IST
Trump says Japan will invest $550 billion in US at his direction. It may not be a sure thingTrump claims Japan is investing $550 billion in the U.S. as part of a new trade framework, a figure still under negotiation. While the Whit...
27 Jul, 2025, 06.41 AM IST
Trump strikes tariff deal with Japan, auto stocks surgeDonald Trump, the U.S. President, finalized a trade agreement with Japan. The deal reduces tariffs on auto imports. Japan will invest $550 ...
23 Jul, 2025, 10.02 PM IST
'Japan, US can reach a good trade deal'Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba conveyed that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed confidence in reaching a favorable trade...
19 Jul, 2025, 12.58 AM IST
From 'fantastic' to 'spoiled': How Japan's trade effort to woo Trump backfiredPremier Ishiba's initial pledge of $1 trillion investment failed to prevent Trump from imposing tariffs on Japanese imports. Despite months...
08 Jul, 2025, 07.27 PM IST
Japan and US trade negotiators spoke again on Saturday, Japan govt saysJapan and the U.S. are actively exploring a trade agreement, as indicated by recent discussions between top negotiators. Ryosei Akazawa and...
15 Jun, 2025, 07.43 AM IST
Japan's Nikkei climbs on upbeat US trade talks, TSMC earnings beatJapan's Nikkei share average bounced back on Thursday from the previous session's declines, helped by a weaker yen after the first round of...
17 Apr, 2025, 01.02 PM IST
Japan tariffs envoy says US wants trade deal within 90 daysJapan's tariffs envoy, Ryosei Akazawa, conveyed Japan's desire to expedite a trade deal with the United States during talks in Washington. ...
17 Apr, 2025, 06.33 AM IST
Japan says US tariffs cut company profits 'day by day'Japan's envoy, Ryosei Akazawa, is heading to Washington for crucial tariff talks, as Japanese companies face dwindling profits due to exist...
14 Apr, 2025, 12.43 PM IST