Japan – MOSAEC

Is Nippon Steel Finally About to Land U.S. Steel?

A planned merger of the Japanese and American giants, announced in 2023, has traveled through an election, two presidents and strong union opposition.

By River Akira Davis

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Toto’s Toilet Won Japan’s Heart. Can it Conquer the American Market?

Having conquered its home market, the Japanese toilet-maker Toto is selling more bidets in the United States. Toto’s president says not even tariffs will halt its advance.

By River Akira Davis and Kiuko Notoya

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Japan’s Debt, Now Twice the Size of Its Economy, Forces Hard Choices

Japan’s government faces pressure to curtail debt-fueled spending that some argue has staved off populist waves.

By River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno

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Trump’s Plan to Revive US Shipbuilding Would Take Billions and Many Years

President Trump and members of Congress want to revive U.S. shipbuilding with subsidies and penalties against Chinese-built ships. But there are obstacles.

By Peter Eavis