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The New York Times |
Japan has refrained from talk of striking back at U.S. tariffs.
BBC |
Traders are concerned about the global economic impact of Trump's tariffs, which they fear could stoke inflation and stall growth.
HuffPost |
Wall Street had long assumed Trump would use tariffs merely as a tool for negotiations with other countries, rather than as a long-term policy.

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Japan Lacks a ‘Viable Option’ for Retaliating to Trump’s Tariffs
Japan has refrained from talk of striking back at U.S. tariffs. Trade experts say that is because its inflation-strained economy limits its options.
Japan PM says Trump tariffs a 'national crisis'
TOKYO: US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Japanese goods are a "national crisis", Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Friday (Apr 4) ahead of cross-party talks on mitigating
Trump tariffs may push down Japan's economic growth by up to about 2%
U.S. President Donald Trump's substantially higher tariffs, including those on all car imports, are set to slow export-oriented Japan
Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit back
Global stocks have sunk, a day after President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs that are forecast to rai Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region fell for a second day, hot on the heels of the US S&P 500,
Fear that Trump tariffs will spark recession slashes billions of dollars from US stock values
Banks, retailers, clothing, airlines and technology companies were among the hardest hit, with consumers expected to cut spending if tariffs lead to higher prices for goods and services. Many economists called the tariffs much worse than expected,
What do Americans think of Trump ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs? What a new poll found
President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries that run trade surpluses with the U.S., including major trading partners such as the European Union, China and Japan. He also imposed a minimum 10% tariff on all imports.
Dow Drops 1,600 In Biggest Wipeout Since 2020 After Trump’s Tariffs Shock
The double-digit tariff hikes rippled through world markets and economists are warning that the risk of recession is climbing.
US and global markets plunge after Trump tariffs heighten chance of a broader trade war
After hours trading in the US plummeted after Trump's Wednesday announcement of global tariffs, and analysts expect the plunge to continue Thursday.
Stock market today: Trump's tariff hikes pull Asian shares, US futures sharply lower
The double-digit tariff hikes sent shivers across world markets, as economists warned it raises the risk of recession. The future for the S&P 500 dropped 3.1% while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 2.
Agence France-Presse on MSN2d
Japan says US tariffs 'extremely regrettable', may break WTO rules
Japan slammed Thursday as "extremely regrettable" US President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs, saying they may break WTO rules and the two countries' trade agreement. "We have serious concerns as to consistency with the WTO agreement and Japan-US trade agreement,
United States launches military 'upgrade' in Japan
The United States has taken the first step toward upgrading its military operation in Japan to a joint force headquarters, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Sunday in Tokyo.
Pete Hegseth hails ‘warrior ethos’ between US and Japan at Iwo Jima memorial on 80th anniversary
Over 80,000 Marines, soldiers, and sailors from our two countries fought at Iwo Jima. More than 26,000 died here. Today, we revere their courage. Today, we remember their valor and
The Japan Times2d
Japan has some cards to play in trade war with the United States
It could offer voluntary restraints on exports, or it could offer to buy more from the U.S. in order to reduce the trade surplus with that country.
Naval News1d
Japan proposes co-production of SM-6 missiles to the U.S.
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani has announced that Tokyo proposed joint production of the SM-6 ship-to-air missile during his meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on March 30.
North Korea Denounces US, Japan's Pledge to Co-Produce Missiles on Hegseth Visit
But the official referred to the AIM-120 air-to-air missile system that the United States and Japan have agreed to accelerate co-producing during U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit to Tokyo on Sunday.
US, Japan, Philippines stage navy drills in disputed South China Sea as a Chinese ship keeps watch
The United States, Japan and the Philippines have staged joint naval drills to boost crisis readiness off a disputed South China Sea shoal as a Chinese military ship kept watch from a distance.
Japan's Mitsubishi may consider investing in Alaska LNG project, CEO says
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp may consider investing in the Alaska LNG project in the United States, Chief Executive Katsuya Nakanishi said on Thursday, adding that careful due diligence would be needed before any decision.
Japan, US, S. Korea voice 'serious concerns' over N. Korea moves
BRUSSELS (Kyodo) -- The foreign ministers of Japan, the United States and South Korea on Thursday voiced "serious concerns" over North Korea's nuclear and missile programs as well as its growing military cooperation with Russia, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said.
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