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Japan exports rise on growing U.S.-bound shipments amid trade war fears
Japan's export growth accelerated in August from the previous month, supported by stronger shipments to the United States, in a sign that escalating trade friction between Washington and Beijing has yet to hit Japanese trade. But the rise in exports to the United States could ...
Japan and Chile eye cooperation over implementation of Trans-Pacific Partnership
Japan and Chile agreed Tuesday to cooperate over the early implementation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement. At the outset of a meeting with his Chilean counterpart Roberto Ampuero, Foreign Minister Taro Kono expressed hope that the two countries will lead efforts to promote ...
Ports across U.S. fear Trump's tariffs could reduce ship traffic and jobs
Ports and ground terminals in nearly every state handle goods that are now or will likely soon be covered by import tariffs. Port executives worry that this could mean a slowdown in shipping that would have ripple effects on truckers and others whose jobs ...
Mexico-U.S. deal includes Mexican auto export cap that could hurt Japanese automakers
A proposed U.S.-Mexico trade deal would allow U.S. President Donald Trump to impose punitive tariffs of up to 25 percent on imports of Mexican-made cars, sport utility vehicles and auto parts above certain volumes, auto executives and sources said Tuesday, in a move that ...
The Brazilian government said Tuesday it has lifted import restrictions on agricultural products and food from Fukushima Prefecture introduced after the 2011 nuclear accident in the prefecture. The removal was requested by the central government and the Fukushima Prefectural Government. The Brazilian government made the ...
U.S. firms warn next China tariffs to cost Americans from cradle to grave
A broad cross-section of U.S. businesses has a message for the Trump administration: new tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports will force Americans to pay more for items they use throughout their daily lives, from cradles to coffins. Six days of public hearings on ...
Japan's current account surplus rose in first half of 2018 on foreign investments
Japan's current account surplus increased in the first half of 2018 thanks to increased returns on foreign investments, government data showed Wednesday. The country's current account, one of the widest measures of international trade, was ¥10.84 trillion ($97 billion) in the black, with the margin ...
Sales of imported autos rise 4.2% on year to mark record for July, Japan industry group says
Imported foreign-brand vehicle sales in July grew 4.2 percent from a year earlier to 21,869 units, for the first increase in two months, an industry group said Monday. Sales of imported foreign-brand vehicles accounted for 7.8 percent of all new automobile sales in Japan, excluding ...
Japan's largest sake exporter eyes even larger slice of international market
The new boss of Takara Holdings Inc., Japan's biggest sake-supplier to overseas markets, wants to make the rice-based alcohol as popular as wine. Mutsumi Kimura, 55, who in June became the third-youngest president in Takara's 93-year history, plans to expand the company's network in the ...
Japan, EU, Canada and industry groups oppose proposed U.S. duties on imported cars
The nations say such imports pose no threat to U.S. national security., a claim made by U.S. president Donald Trump.
Japanese drivers face higher pump prices if Tokyo agrees to halt oil imports from Iran
The U.S. has been calling for a halt to oil imports from Iran by Nov. 4. Japan is seeking a waiver, but remains uncertain whether it will be granted.
