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TARIFFS

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 9, 2019
China swipes Trump's 'stay tuned' tactic when talking trade, sending index tumbling
China swiped a page from the Donald Trump trade playbook Tuesday with similar results for global markets.
BUSINESS
Oct 7, 2019
Where the Japan-U.S. trade deal falls short of the Trans-Pacific Partnership abandoned by Trump
President Donald Trump has called his new trade deal with Japan a "phenomenal" victory for U.S. farmers.
BUSINESS
Oct 7, 2019
Trump side denies impeachment effect as China narrows scope for trade deal with U.S. ahead of talks
Chinese officials are signaling they're increasingly reluctant to agree to a broad trade deal pursued by President Donald Trump, ahead of negotiations this week that have raised hopes of a potential truce.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 4, 2019
'We feel hijacked': U.S. duties on French wine are bad news for all, exporters say
The U.S. decision to impose tariffs on French wines will penalize American consumers who will see a sharp rise in prices while severely hurting French producers on their largest export market, exporters said on Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 3, 2019
U.S. widens trade war with tariffs on European planes, cheese and whisky in pushback over aircraft subsidies
The United States on Wednesday said it would slap 10 percent tariffs on European-made Airbus planes and 25 percent duties on French wine, Scotch and Irish whiskeys, and cheese from across the continent as punishment for illegal EU aircraft subsidies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 2, 2019
Trump blasts Fed after manufacturing data stoke fears of sharp slide due to trade war
U.S. President Donald Trump once again lashed out at the Federal Reserve on Tuesday, this time in the wake of weak data on the manufacturing sector, saying the central bank has kept interest rates "too high" and that a strong dollar is hurting U.S. factories.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 1, 2019
EU trade chief nominee stresses deep economic ties with U.S., citing shared concern over China
The United States needs to realize it has deep economic ties with Europe and shared concerns on China and should work more as a partner on trade issues, the candidate to become the next EU trade chief said on Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 30, 2019
Japan's factory output slipped twice as much as expected in August on slowing overseas demand
Industrial output shrank more than expected in August, the latest warning that the economy and its manufacturers are facing intensifying pressure amid the bitter U.S.-China trade war.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 26, 2019
A day after rebuke targeting Beijing, Trump says trade deal with China could happen sooner than people think
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a deal to end a nearly 15-month trade war with China could happen sooner than people think.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 24, 2019
Japan looks to put speculation to rest, says it has reached final agreement on trade deal with U.S.
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi put an end to the conflicting media speculation Tuesday, declaring that all negotiations are over after an hourlong meeting with the U.S. trade chief.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 24, 2019
Apple's new Mac Pro to be assembled in Texas after tariff waiver
Apple Inc. said the next version of its high-end Mac Pro desktop computer will be assembled in Texas after the company received tariff waivers on key components.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 19, 2019
Fed cuts interest rates but signals more stringent conditions for further reductions
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates again on Wednesday to help sustain a record-long economic expansion, but signaled a higher bar for making further reductions in borrowing costs — eliciting a fast and sharp rebuke from President Donald Trump.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 17, 2019
Airbus, French exporters reel as U.S. tariffs loom in aircraft subsidy row
Shares in Airbus and French luxury goods exporters fell on Monday as the European Union acknowledged it may face U.S. tariffs in a long-running dispute over aircraft subsidies, part of an escalating tit-for-tat trade row.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 16, 2019
China's industrial output weaker than expected as pace of economic growth slows
The pace of growth in China's economy slowed further in August, indicating that current stimulus policies may not be enough to shield the economy from the worsening effects of the trade war with the U.S.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 13, 2019
China to exempt U.S. pork and soybeans from additional tariffs: Xinhua
China will exempt some agricultural products from additional tariffs on U.S. goods, China's official Xinhua News Agency said Friday, in the latest sign of easing Sino-U.S. tensions before a new rounds of talks aimed at curbing a bruising trade war.
BUSINESS
Sep 13, 2019
Trump advisers considering interim China deal ahead of talks, sources disclose
Trump administration officials have discussed offering a limited trade agreement to China that would delay and even roll back some U.S. tariffs for the first time in exchange for Chinese commitments on agricultural purchases and intellectual property, or IP, according to five people familiar with the...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 12, 2019
U.S. and China grant trade concessions as fresh talks loom
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday welcomed China's decision to exempt some U.S. anti-cancer drugs and other goods from its tariffs and announced a short delay to scheduled tariff hikes on billions worth of Chinese goods.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 10, 2019
Apple may spark upgrade rush with new iPhones and tight pricing
Apple Inc. could sell as many as 200 million of its latest iPhones from existing users upgrading their older devices and much of that demand will come from China despite the ongoing trade war with the U.S., several Wall Street analysts said Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 7, 2019
Pence to deliver postponed and potentially hard-line China speech this fall, White House official says
A major speech on China by Vice President Mike Pence that was expected to take a tough line on Beijing has been rescheduled for later this year, a White House official said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 7, 2019
Top U.S. trade official likens China trade conflict to Cold War, says it could take years to resolve
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said Friday the United States wants "near term" results from U.S.-China trade talks in September and October but cautioned that the trade conflict could take years to resolve.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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