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Canadian Retailer Couche-Tard Abandons Its $47 Billion Bid to Buy 7-Eleven

Alimentation Couche-Tard’s $47 billion bid spurred changes at the chain’s Japanese owner. Now, the question is whether that momentum will carry forward.

Stock Markets Rise After Trump Extends Tariff Deadline

The president noted that U.S. negotiators remained open to offers from trading partners, suggesting that tariffs could be reduced by — or even after —…

What Happened in Trade Talks Between Japan and the U.S.

Tokyo had expected smooth tariff negotiations but is experiencing whiplash, becoming a central target of President Trump’s trade frustrations.

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.

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…

Global Markets Dip as Traders Gauge Fallout From U.S. Strikes on Iran

Any disruption to traffic in the Strait of Hormuz would have significant economic effects, especially for Asian nations dependent on oil from the Middle East.

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.

Markets Head Lower in Wake of Concerns About U.S. Debt

A downgrade by Moody’s amplified some existing worries about the cost of President Trump’s policies and the health of the U.S. economy.

Asia Stocks Rise on Hope for Lower Tariffs After U.S.-China Talks

Investors were optimistic after American officials touted progress in trade negotiations over the weekend, though details had yet to be released.

Panasonic to Cut 10,000 Jobs in Major Overhaul

The Japanese technology conglomerate plans to shed underperforming businesses and shift its focus to new areas of growth.