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TRADE

BUSINESS
Jul 9, 2018
France says Europe united against U.S. tariffs as Germany eyes negotiations
The French government insisted on Sunday that Washington should expect united retaliation from Europe to further tariff increases after Germany signalled it was prepared to negotiate.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 8, 2018
U.S. sends two destroyers through Taiwan Strait amid tensions with China
Two U.S. warships have passed through the Taiwan Strait, the first since July last year, in a move likely to be seen in Beijing as a show of support for Taipei by Washington.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 6, 2018
Tariff troubles and the corporate war chest
By targeting Japan's carmakers, the U.S. leadership is aiming directly at the very heart of the nation's economy.
EDITORIALS
Jul 4, 2018
Keep pushing for multilateral free trade pacts
It's significant that progress is being made for multinational free trade arrangements at a time when the global trade order is under threat.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 4, 2018
Is Trump's protectionist drive unstoppable?
Japan will have to anticipate a high risk of trade policies being taken by Trump that would be inconceivable from a common sense perspective.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 4, 2018
Defusing the trade conflict between the U.S. and China
The emerging U.S.-China trade war was caused by structural flaws on both sides that long predate the Trump presidency
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 4, 2018
To spite Harley-Davidson, Trump claims he's turned to foreign bike rivals to up U.S. output
U.S. President Donald Trump added fuel to his feud with Harley-Davidson Inc. by claiming he's working with other motorcycle-makers to offset the production it's shifting overseas.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 4, 2018
China issues U.S. travel warning amid trade tensions
China's Embassy in Washington has issued a security advisory to Chinese nationals traveling to the United States, the latest such warning as trade tensions escalate between the two countries.
BUSINESS
Jul 4, 2018
China tries to rally Europe in anti-U.S. alliance on trade but finds resistance
China is putting pressure on the European Union to issue a strong joint statement against U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies at a summit later this month but is facing resistance, European officials said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 3, 2018
Trump threatens action on WTO after reports that he wants to withdraw
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to take action against the World Trade Organization on Monday after media reports said he wanted to withdraw from the global trade regulator.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 2, 2018
BMW and Hyundai join GM in pressing U.S. to drop tariffs, to preserve jobs and expansion plans
BMW AG and Hyundai Motor Co. have urged the U.S. not to impose tariffs on auto imports, joining General Motors Co. in pressing their case to the Commerce Department even as a top aide to President Donald Trump dismissed the concerns as "smoke and mirrors."
EDITORIALS
Jul 1, 2018
Is this the last chance to save the WTO?
The World Trade Organization is teetering on the brink. It's responsible members can't give Donald Trump an excuse to fatally undermining it's authority.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 30, 2018
GM says U.S. import tariffs could mean 'smaller' company and fewer jobs
General Motors Co. warned on Friday that higher tariffs on imported vehicles under consideration by the Trump administration could cost jobs and lead to "a smaller GM" while isolating U.S. businesses from the global market.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 29, 2018
Japan Fair Trade Commission calls for change to restrictive 4-year smartphone contracts
The Fair Trade Commission issued a call Thursday for a correction to the common practice by telecommunications firms of selling new smartphones on four-year installment payment contracts.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 27, 2018
Australia set to pass foreign interference bill amid tensions with China
Australia is expected to pass legislation on Wednesday aimed at preventing interference by foreign governments, a move likely to further stoke tensions with major trading partner China.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 27, 2018
Britain is underestimating true size of EU divorce bill, U.K. lawmakers say
The British government's estimate of how much it will have to pay the European Union as part of its so-called divorce settlement is at least £10 billion ($13 billion) too low, a committee of lawmakers said on Wednesday.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami