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Explainer: What is Japan's trade policy on rice?
U.S. President Donald Trump has complained that Japan was not buying American rice, putting pressure on Tokyo as it struggles ...
Japan’s Ishiba Pushes Back Against Doubts Over US Trade Talks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pushed back against the idea there has been little progress in negotiations with the ...
Bond Vigilantes Give ‘Worse Than Greece’ Japan A Reprieve
Global bond markets can breathe a little easier following Japan’s successful sales of 30-year debt on Thursday.
Japan’s yen is a compelling trade but comes at a cost
Global investors are unwinding their wagers on Japan's yen rising quickly as a cautious central bank, a trade war and the ...
Japanese Businesses Positive Despite U.S. Trade Uncertainty, Supporting BoJ's Rate Hike Cycle
Japanese businesses, large and small, remained positive overall despite trade war uncertainties. Read more here.
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Japan, US remain at loggerheads over slashing trade deficit
WASHINGTON -- Japan's top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa returned to Tokyo from the U.S. Monday, after the latest round of ...
Japan Factory Output Rose in May, But Tariffs Cloud Outlook
Japan’s industrial production increased modestly in May, but the rebound is likely to be temporary due to the impact of U.S.