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Japan Determined to Strike Fair Trade Deal With U.S.
Japan will keep trying to strike a trade deal with the U.S. that benefits both sides, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his ...
What is Japan's trade policy on rice?
U.S. President Donald Trump has complained that Japan was not buying American rice, putting pressure on Tokyo as it struggles ...
Trump’s trade blitz produces few deals but lots of uncertainty
Trump has now extended the deadline for negotiations to Aug. 1 and tinkered with his threatened tariffs, leaving the global ...
From 'fantastic' to 'spoiled': How Japan's trade effort to woo Trump backfired
When Japanese Premier Shigeru Ishiba first met Donald Trump in February, his plan to placate the protectionist president's ...
Japan business accuses Tokyo of ‘mistake’ in US trade talks strategy
The head of one of Japan’s most powerful business lobbies has accused the government of a “mistake” in its trade negotiating strategy with the US, after President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent ...
Japan, South Korea Hit With 25% Tariffs as Trump Ramps up Trade War in Letters to Leaders
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. President Donald Trump had a "good exchange" ...
Japan’s Ishiba Pushes Back Against Doubts Over US Trade Talks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pushed back against the idea there has been little progress in negotiations with the ...
Japan must reduce reliance on US trade, opposition head says
Japan must diversify trade ties beyond the U.S. market to mitigate risks and focus on partnerships with countries favouring ...