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Trump’s Car Tariffs Worry Toyota and Japan’s Automakers
Japanese automakers, initially optimistic about some of President Trump’s policies, are reckoning with potentially devastating U.S. taxes on foreign-made cars.

Tariffs Add to Automaker Concerns About Higher Steel Costs
Even before the new levies took effect, the industry was worried about prices after President Trump opposed a major merger in the steel sector.

Nissan, Facing Mounting Challenges, Replaces Its C.E.O.
The automaker said on Tuesday that Makoto Uchida would step down. The company has said it would slash global production capacity and cut thousands of...

Japan to Send Trade Minister to the U.S. Amid Tariff Tensions
Yoji Muto is expected to negotiate with U.S. officials ahead of global tariffs that could damage Japanese businesses, including automotive giants.

7-Eleven Taps American Executive to Help Keep It Out of Canadian Hands
The Japanese owner of the chain also announced a plan to list its U.S. convenience store business as it tries to fend off a Canadian...

Trump’s Tariff Threats Revive Interest in $44 Billion Alaska L.N.G. Project
As the president pressures countries to buy more American energy, Asian officials and investors are reconsidering a hugely expensive plan stalled for decades.

Honda and Nissan Scrap $50 Billion Merger Plan
The Japanese companies’ decision to call off negotiations highlights the challenges legacy automakers face in partnering to tackle new technologies.

Honda and Nissan Merger Talks in Peril
Two of Japan’s largest automakers have been in talks to combine their operations to form one of the world’s biggest car groups.

Kenichiro Yoshida Will Step Down as C.E.O. of Sony
Kenichiro Yoshida, who has led Sony since 2018, will be succeeded as C.E.O. by the company’s chief financial officer.

Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008
After a long period of stagnation, the return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates.