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River Akira Davis
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For Uniqlo’s Founder, Conquering America Is Personal
Tadashi Yanai champions the U.S. market as vital for Uniqlo’s growth, but remains deeply concerned about rising American protectionism.
Asia Markets Fall After Trump Threatens New Tariffs on China
Investors reacted to a pledge from the president on Friday to impose a “massive” new tariff on Chinese imports.
Yen Plummets, Stocks Rally: Markets Greet Japan’s Next Leader
The governing party’s unexpected choice of Sanae Takaichi to lead it rattled markets on Monday, causing the yen to weaken and sending Japanese stocks sharply…
Is America Ready for Japanese-Style 7-Elevens?
Stephen Dacus, head of the chain’s parent company, aims to export its success in Japan, with signature offerings like fresh prepared food.
Suntory Boss Resigns After Buying Supplement That May Be Illegal in Japan
Takeshi Niinami has stepped down from his post following a police investigation, underscoring Japan’s zero-tolerance drug policies.
U.S. and Japan at Odds Over Terms of $550 Billion Investment
Claims that President Trump will direct Japanese investment highlight how trade frictions are mounting even with countries that have reached trade deals with the United…
Japan Says Trump to Correct ‘Extremely Regrettable’ Error in Tariff Order
Tensions have been mounting between the United States and Japan as both sides appear to have starkly different interpretations of a trade deal finalized last…
Japan’s Auto Giants Are Expecting Pain Despite Trump Trade Deal
Toyota, Honda and Nissan forecast big hits to their profits despite a trade deal that cut auto levies to 15 percent. The reduced rate has…
Does Japan Want American Cars? Trump’s Push to Open Foreign Markets Faces Test.
President Trump is celebrating deals that lower trade barriers on American staples like cars. Experts question how much of an effect this will have.
Behind Japan’s Trade Deal: 8 Rounds of Talks and ‘Hurrying Slowly’
After months of fraught negotiations with the United States, Japan clinched a deal just days before punitive tariffs were scheduled to take effect.
