U.S. will promise not to hike tariffs on Japanese autos, report says
Japan and the United States are reportedly working toward a joint leaders’ statement that would include a U.S. promise not to hike tariffs or introduce quotas on Japanese cars.
Trump's disquieting disdain for Japan
Rising tensions between China and the U.S. have put Japan in a uniquely privileged position vis-a-vis both countries.
Just as in the prewar and postwar periods, the vital question with regard to the future of U.S.-Japan relations is that of how to confront and manage relations with China.
The rapport between Abe and Trump may be tested if Abe, as chair of this year's G20 summit, has to challenge Trump over trade issues.
Is Trump's state visit only ceremonial?
It's high time for Japan and the U.S. to elevate the level of strategic discussions to a practical and enforceable dimension.
U.S.-Japan trade realities: Unconventional multilateralism
Trump wants Japan to grant the United States the same tariff reductions that TPP members now enjoy.
The United States, China and the preferred superpower
For Japan, the U.S. has traditionally held the role — but that was before the Trump administration.
Japan’s busy year on trade likely to shake up the economy for years to come
The nation’s deal makers are having a busy year, as the reincarnation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership moves a step closer to implementation and another trade pact may also be concluded.
From Shimoda Conferences to Mount Fuji Dialogue
It's high time for the people and the government of Japan to change the postwar approach, because endless discussions will never make a difference.
A Japan-U.S. pact looks like the opposite of free trade
Abe can't yield much on agriculture, while U.S. cars face few barriers — and few buyers — in Japan.
U.S.'s special envoy for North Korea to travel to Japan and South Korea within weeks
New U.S. special envoy for North Korea, Stephen Biegun, will visit Japan and South Korea within weeks to coordinate policies on North Korea, the U.S. State Department said Wednesday. It will be Biegun's first trip to the region since being appointed as the U.S. special ...
Japan and the emerging Indo-Pacific strategy
Better than most, Tokyo has clarity about the disaccord between economic and security interests when advocating the Indo-Pacific strategy.
