Trump's announcement made no mention of easing tariffs on Japanese automobiles, which account for more than a quarter of all the country's exports to the United States and are subject to a 25% tariff. ( read original story ...)
Trump Says U.S. and Japan Reach Trade Deal
Under the deal, Japan will invest $550 billion into the U.S., Trump said in his post on Truth Social, writing the U.S. would receive “90% of the Profits” from the investments, without providing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Trade Deal a Positive Surprise for Markets, Analysts Say
Japan’s trade deal with the US is a positive surprise for investors, giving a welcome bit of good news to a country currently gripped by political uncertainty, say strategists. ( read original story ...)
Trump announces ‘massive’ trade deal with Japan with 15% reciprocal tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday stateside announced that he had made the "largest Deal ever" with Japan, that involves "reciprocal" tariffs of 15% on the country's exports to the U.S.In a post ... ( read original story ...)
WATCH LIVE: Trump host reception after announcing Japan trade deal
President Trump is hosting a reception for top GOP lawmakers at the White House ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba weighs whether to step down over US trade talks, Yomiuri says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is planning to soon decide whether to step down after assessing progress in tariff negotiations with the United States, Yomiuri newspaper reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Stocks Lead Gains in Asia After Trade Deal With U.S.
Japanese stocks rose, leading gains in the Asia-Pacific region, after President Trump said the U.S. had reached a trade deal with Japan. ( read original story ...)
Will he be the batting champion with a batting average of .294 for the first time in history?
No matter how strong the 'go-taser' season is, it is an unexpected picture. Now the first half is over, but there are no hitters. The Central League had an All-Star break without a .300 batter. As the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba to decide his future after assessing tariff talks progress, Yomiuri says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is planning to decide on his future after assessing progress in tariff negotiations with the United States, Yomiuri newspaper reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s Expo 2025 is shining a spotlight on Japan’s fusion cuisine
Japan’s beloved fusion dishes like curry rice and tonkatsu may seem traditional today, but they’re rooted in surprising Western influences - a story Expo 2025 is bringing to the world’s table. View on ... ( read original story ...)
Why a far-right party in Japan made big gains
A fringe far-right populist party in Japan was one of the biggest winners in the weekend’s upper house election. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: 40-yr-old Tamawashi topples Onosato as Ichiyamamoto keeps lead
Forty-year-old Tamawashi stunned Onosato to set a record as the oldest rank-and-file winner against a yokozuna on Tuesday as No. 8 m ... ( read original story ...)
World markets are mixed and Japan’s shares dip after election leaves Ishiba’s future in doubt
World markets are mixed after U.S. stock indexes hit new records. Oil prices fell and U.S. futures were little changed. ( read original story ...)
A Populist Party That Began on YouTube Helped Disrupt Japan’s Ruling Coalition
The Sanseito party tapped into discontent over issues galvanizing voters worldwide: inflation, immigration and a political class dismissed as out of touch. ( read original story ...)
Japan launches anti-dumping probe into stainless steel sheets from China, Taiwan
Japan has launched an anti-dumping investigation into nickel-based stainless cold-rolled steel sheets and strips imported from China and Taiwan, its trade and finance ministries said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
WTA Washington Day 2 Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Yulia Putintseva
Tuesday’s action at the 2025 WTA Citi Open in Washington, D.C. will feature multiple Grand Slam champions. As always, we here at LWOT previewing and predicting the remaining first round matches. ( read original story ...)