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US-Japan trade deal gives Trump control over $550 billion in investments. It could be ‘vapor ware’ — and a model for other countries
Analysts at Bank of America said that the Japan deal "looks like a reasonable blueprint" for other auto-exporting countries ...
China Strong-Armed Japan Over Rare Earths. It’s a Lesson for the U.S.
The U.S. found out this year that China could use its chokehold on rare-earth minerals as a coercive tool. For Japan, it was ...
Japan says profits from US investments in trade deal to be shared according to contributions
Japan's government said on Friday that profits from a $550 billion investment package agreed in this week's tariff deal with ...
The $550 Billion Enigma at the Heart of Japan’s Trade Deal
The deal imposes 15% tariffs on Japanese cars and other goods, one of the more favorable rates. While the start date and ...
Trump’s Quest for His Own Sovereign Fund Gets $550 Billion Boost From Japan
As part of a trade deal reached this week, Japan agreed to invest $550 billion in projects across strategic U.S. industries, ...
President Trump announces 'massive' Japan trade deal with 15% tariff
Trump said the U.S. will impose a 15% tariff on Japanese imports under the agreement, which he hailed as "maybe the largest ...
Urban explorer discovers ‘ghost town’ full of empty, eerie hotels in Japan: ‘Like a time capsule’
An urban explorer has uncovered a hauntingly preserved resort town in Japan, where towering hotels sit crumbling along a riverside cliff. It’s been untouched for over three decades, according to ...
Japan’s Inflation Surge Is Now A Political Crisis
On any list of central bankers dying to get off this crazy thing called 2025, Japan’s Kazuo Ueda deserves a spot at the very ...
Japan’s anti-foreigner politics on the rise as right-wing party wins votes online
"They are the party of YouTube," said Jeffrey Hall, a lecturer at Kanda University of International Studies who has authored ...
JEQ: No Longer A Japan Equities CEF After The Vote
JEQ merges into ASGI, shifting to global infrastructure. Exit at 98% NAV via a 2025 tender offer or explore Japan equity ETFs ...
Attack of ‘large proportions’ disrupts streaming of Barcelona’s preseason match in Japan
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — An attack of “large proportions” disrupted the streaming of Barcelona’s preseason match in Japan on the club’s streaming platforms, the club said Sunday. Barcelona said ...
Rashford makes Barcelona debut in Japan friendly win
Marcus Rashford made his first appearance for Barcelona in a 3-1 pre-season win over J. League side Vissel Kobe in Japan on ...