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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 15, 2019
Trump says 'it doesn't matter' if Xi agrees to meeting at Osaka G20 summit
U.S. President Donald Trump said "it doesn't matter" if Chinese President Xi Jinping agrees to meet with him later this month during the Group of 20 summit in Osaka to restart negotiations over trade because the United States is collecting billions of dollars in tariffs on goods from the country.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 13, 2019
Xi seen having few good options after Trump's G20 ultimatum to meet or else
By now, Xi Jinping is used to Donald Trump's tariff threats. But the U.S. president's latest ultimatum is personal, and the Chinese leader's response could have far-reaching consequences for his political future.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 13, 2019
Trump leaves China tariff deadline open, calls relationship 'testy'
U.S. President Donald Trump declined to set a deadline Wednesday for levying tariffs on another $325 billion of Chinese goods, and called the relationship with Beijing good but "testy," after China walked back commitments for a trade deal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 12, 2019
Trump defends tariff strategy as China says it's 'not afraid of a trade war'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended the use of tariffs as part of his trade strategy while China vowed a tough response if the United States insists on escalating trade tensions amid ongoing negotiations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 11, 2019
Japan and U.S. officials hold talks to advance trade negotiations
Officials from Japan and the United States started a two-day meeting Monday in Washington to advance negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 7, 2019
BMW sells cars globally despite tariffs so sees no reason to change Mexico plans, says board member
BMW sees no reason to change its plans for Mexico in the wake of U.S. threats to slap duties on Mexican imports, a board member of the German carmaker said on Thursday, adding the company sells cars globally despite tariffs placed by most countries on imported vehicles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 6, 2019
Trump adviser and leading GOP senator both say Mexico tariffs might not happen
A White House trade adviser and a leading Republican senator said on Wednesday that a U.S. plan to impose tariffs on Mexican goods might not go into effect, offering hope for Mexico and American businesses concerned about economic damage from a new front in President Donald Trump's trade wars.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 5, 2019
Toyota says U.S. tariffs on Mexico could cost its suppliers $1 billion
Toyota said U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to slap tariffs on Mexican-made goods could cost its major suppliers $1 billion, highlighting growing concern in the U.S. auto sector.
BUSINESS
Jun 5, 2019
Trump says Republicans would be 'foolish' to block his Mexico tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned fellow Republicans in Congress not to block his efforts to impose tariffs on Mexico as part of his broader immigration fight amid reports that lawmakers are considering steps to block his latest trade salvo.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 3, 2019
Air cargo carriers caught in crossfire of Trump-China trade dispute
U.S. President Donald Trump's intensifying trade war with China dented air cargo traffic even before FedEx Corp. got dragged into the brawl, as companies worldwide reconfigure their supply chains in the face of increasing tariffs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Jun 1, 2019
Tariffs test limit of emergency powers
Analysis
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 1, 2019
Carmakers see $17 billion wiped out by Trump's Mexico threat
The automotive industry is bearing the brunt of trade-war crossfire again as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to slap tariffs of as much as 25 percent on goods from Mexico, a key production hub for carmakers from Mazda Motor Corp. to General Motors Co.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 1, 2019
Trump's top two trade advisers opposed decision to impose tariffs on Mexico, sources say
Frustrated at an unending flow of migrants across the country's southern border, U.S. President Donald Trump overruled the advice of his two top trade advisers in abruptly imposing tariffs on Mexico, sources familiar with the situation said on Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 30, 2019
Pentagon seeks funds to boost U.S. rare-earth production as fears over China supply mount
The U.S. Defense Department is seeking new federal funds to bolster domestic production of rare earth minerals and reduce dependence on China, the Pentagon has said, amid mounting concern in Washington about Beijing's role as a supplier.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 28, 2019
In the clear for now, Japan braces for more trade pressure from Trump after July
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may have won some respite from U.S. pressure on trade for now, but analysts expect President Donald Trump to push Japan in a few months into making concessions on agriculture and automobiles as he looks for a major win to bolster his 2020 re-election bid.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 28, 2019
Ball in U.S. court to start trade talks, top EU commissioner says
EU-U.S. talks that could prevent the United States imposing punitive car tariffs have made some progress, but Washington must decide if it wants to negotiate with Brussels on a broad removal of import duties, the EU trade chief said on Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 25, 2019
Trump knocks trade advantage while urging Japanese business leaders to increase investments in U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday urged Japanese business leaders to increase their investment in the United States while saying Japan has a substantial edge on trade that negotiators are trying to even out.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 24, 2019
Japan, U.S. trade chiefs to meet in Tokyo ahead of Abe-Trump summit
The top trade negotiators of Japan and the United States will meet in Tokyo on Saturday to hold talks on a bilateral deal, the Japanese government said Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 22, 2019
Japan's trade surplus plunged 90% in April on weak exports to China
Japan's goods trade surplus plunged 90.3 percent in April from a year earlier to u00a560.4 billion, as exports to China remained weak on the back of U.S.-China trade tensions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 22, 2019
Finally in cross-hairs of Trump's tariffs, U.S. retailers sound alarm
After surviving a year mostly unscathed in President Donald Trump's trade war, retailers are finally sounding the alarm bell — and loudly.

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