Tokyo had expected smooth tariff negotiations but is experiencing whiplash, becoming a central target of President Trump’s trade frustrations.
Category: Japan
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Here Are Trump’s New Tariff Threats
President Trump has told 14 countries that they will face tariffs of at least 25 percent on Aug. 1 if they don’t reach agreements by then.
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The Hunt for a 316-Year-Old Stradivarius Stolen in the Fog of War
The violin by the famed Italian luthier was plundered at the end of World War II and presumed lost or destroyed. Now experts say they believe it has resurfaced.
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How U.S.-Japan Tariff Talks Got Stuck on Cars and Rice
Negotiations have stalled ahead of next week’s deadline, with some suggesting Japan misjudged the depth of President Trump’s frustration over Tokyo’s policies.
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How Japan and Alaska Pioneered the Global Market for L.N.G.
The leading role the United States plays in liquefied natural gas traces its roots to a small Alaskan outpost that began shipping the fuel to Japan in 1969.
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The Alaska Town at the Center of Trump’s $44 Billion LNG Push
Nikiski in southern Alaska is waiting to see if backing from President Trump and a new developer will advance a decades-old initiative to export natural gas.
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U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel Say Their ‘Partnership’ Is Sealed
The companies said they had entered into an agreement with the U.S. government to alleviate any national security concerns.
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6 Hidden Shops in New York Worth Visiting
Hand-forged armor. Prehistoric bones. Music that’s never been digitized. This isn’t retail — it’s an invitation-only obsession.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.