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Japan Weighs 'Possibility' Of US Oil Purchase After Trump's Proposal: 'Requires...More Detailed Consideration,' Says PM Ishiba
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 9:26am | 611Shigeru Ishiba, the Prime Minister of Japan, is contemplating a proposal from President Donald Trump to purchase American oil to address the trade imbalance between the two nations. What Happened: Ishiba acknowledged the suggestion but emphasized the need for a more detailed assessment....
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Trump Says He'll Skip Trade Deals, Set Global Tariffs With A Letter: 'Pay A 25% Tariff, Or 20%, Or 40 Or 50%'
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 4:30am | 650President Donald Trump has revealed his intention to set new tariff rates unilaterally for various trading partners through letters. This decision will bypass the need for individual trade agreements. What Happened: President Trump declared that the upcoming deadline for trade...
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Tokyo Cancels Key Security Summit After Trump Administration Pushes For 3.5% Defense Spending: Report
Friday, June 20, 2025 - 10:29pm | 551A high-stakes security meeting between the U.S. and Japan has reportedly been canceled, as Tokyo pushes back against the Donald Trump administration’s escalating defense budget demands. What Happened: Japan has canceled a key bilateral security meeting with the U.S. after Washington abruptly...
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Japan To Offer US Rare Earth, LNG Deal To Ease China Trade War Tensions At Tariff Talks: Report
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 9:17am | 551In an attempt to alleviate the impact of the U.S.-China trade war, Japan is reportedly set to propose a cooperation package to the U.S. at the upcoming tariff negotiations. What Happened: Japan’s top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, is scheduled to present the U.S. with...
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Trump Tariff Countermeasures: Japan To Reportedly Roll Out $6.3 Billion Emergency Fund Stimulus As Early As Tuesday
Monday, May 26, 2025 - 8:51pm | 440Japan’s government has announced a significant economic stimulus package to counter the impact of heightened U.S. tariffs. This move comes as the nation braces for upcoming trade discussions with the United States. What Happened: Japan’s government is set to allocate 900 billion...
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Kamala Harris Says US Steel Should Remain 'American-Owned And American-Operated'
Monday, September 2, 2024 - 9:55pm | 569Vice President Kamala Harris has expressed her support for American ownership of United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X), amidst ongoing foreign acquisition attempts. What Happened: On Monday, Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, took to X to voice her opinion on the future of U.S. Steel....
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'Apollo Programme On Steroids:' Analysts Weigh On New US-Japan Lunar Mission To Outshine China
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 3:54am | 646Analysts react to Japan’s newly announced plans with the U.S. to send an astronaut to the moon in a move to outpace China in the space race. What Happened: President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have recently disclosed Japan’s collaboration with the U.S. to launch an...