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Asian Shares Mixed as US Stocks Edge Down, Fed Rate Cut Eyed
Asian markets traded mixed Wednesday following a slight dip in US stocks from record highs, as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut of the year, while Japan reported a continued decline in exports to the US.
Asian Shares Mixed as US Stocks Edge Down, Fed Rate Cut Eyed
Asian markets traded mixed Wednesday following a slight dip in US stocks from record highs, as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut of the year, while Japan reported a continued decline in exports to the US.
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36% Bias Score
US Tariffs on Japanese Anime Merchandise Increase Prices
New tariffs on Japanese imports are causing price increases for anime merchandise in the US, impacting vendors and fans alike, with some reporting price hikes of up to 40 percent.
US Tariffs on Japanese Anime Merchandise Increase Prices
New tariffs on Japanese imports are causing price increases for anime merchandise in the US, impacting vendors and fans alike, with some reporting price hikes of up to 40 percent.
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28% Bias Score
Trump Announces New Trade Framework with Japan, Imposing 15% Tariff
US President Donald Trump announced a new trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, imposing a 15% tariff on Japanese imports while securing a $550 billion investment commitment from Japan in exchange for opening its market to US rice and automobiles; similar agreements with the Philippines and Indones...
Trump Announces New Trade Framework with Japan, Imposing 15% Tariff
US President Donald Trump announced a new trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, imposing a 15% tariff on Japanese imports while securing a $550 billion investment commitment from Japan in exchange for opening its market to US rice and automobiles; similar agreements with the Philippines and Indones...
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60% Bias Score
Japan's Ruling Coalition Faces Majority Loss Amid US Tariff Deadline
Exit polls indicate Japan's ruling coalition will likely lose its upper house majority, creating political instability as a US tariff deadline approaches; rising consumer prices and anti-immigration sentiment fueled opposition gains.
Japan's Ruling Coalition Faces Majority Loss Amid US Tariff Deadline
Exit polls indicate Japan's ruling coalition will likely lose its upper house majority, creating political instability as a US tariff deadline approaches; rising consumer prices and anti-immigration sentiment fueled opposition gains.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Signals Unlikely US-Japan Trade Deal, 25% Tariff Imminent
President Trump stated that a US-Japan trade deal by August 1st is unlikely, leading to a 25 percent tariff on Japanese goods; this follows increased pressure on Japan to import more American products, and comes ahead of Japan's upcoming election.
Trump Signals Unlikely US-Japan Trade Deal, 25% Tariff Imminent
President Trump stated that a US-Japan trade deal by August 1st is unlikely, leading to a 25 percent tariff on Japanese goods; this follows increased pressure on Japan to import more American products, and comes ahead of Japan's upcoming election.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Casts Doubt on US-Japan Trade Deal, Threatens Higher Tariffs
President Trump on Tuesday cast doubt on a US-Japan trade deal, claiming Japan won't buy American rice, despite data showing $298 million in US rice exports to Japan in 2018 and $114 million in the first four months of 2019, and threatening to increase tariffs after July 9th.
Trump Casts Doubt on US-Japan Trade Deal, Threatens Higher Tariffs
President Trump on Tuesday cast doubt on a US-Japan trade deal, claiming Japan won't buy American rice, despite data showing $298 million in US rice exports to Japan in 2018 and $114 million in the first four months of 2019, and threatening to increase tariffs after July 9th.
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52% Bias Score
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Resigns, Triggering Leadership Race and Market Uncertainty
68-year-old Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba resigned, citing a need to prevent further party division following recent electoral setbacks and to allow for a smooth transition after concluding trade negotiations with the US, leaving a leadership void as Japan faces economic challenges and political di...
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Resigns, Triggering Leadership Race and Market Uncertainty
68-year-old Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba resigned, citing a need to prevent further party division following recent electoral setbacks and to allow for a smooth transition after concluding trade negotiations with the US, leaving a leadership void as Japan faces economic challenges and political di...
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20% Bias Score
Japan Presses U.S. on Tariff Clarification Amid Trade Deal Dispute
Japan is pressing the U.S. to swiftly reduce auto tariffs to 15 percent as agreed upon last month and clarify levies on other goods, amid conflicting interpretations of the bilateral trade deal that is placing further pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's administration.
Japan Presses U.S. on Tariff Clarification Amid Trade Deal Dispute
Japan is pressing the U.S. to swiftly reduce auto tariffs to 15 percent as agreed upon last month and clarify levies on other goods, amid conflicting interpretations of the bilateral trade deal that is placing further pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's administration.
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56% Bias Score
Mixed Asian Markets Follow US Stock Records, Japan's Nikkei Falls
Asian markets reacted mixed to US stock records, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 0.3% after an initial surge following Prime Minister Ishiba's vow to stay despite election losses, while other markets showed modest gains or losses amid concerns about upcoming US tariffs.
Mixed Asian Markets Follow US Stock Records, Japan's Nikkei Falls
Asian markets reacted mixed to US stock records, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 0.3% after an initial surge following Prime Minister Ishiba's vow to stay despite election losses, while other markets showed modest gains or losses amid concerns about upcoming US tariffs.
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40% Bias Score
Japan's Ruling Coalition Faces Projected Upper House Defeat
Japan's ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, is projected to lose its majority in the upper house election due to voter dissatisfaction over rising prices, economic issues, and political scandals, potentially leading to a leadership change and government instability.
Japan's Ruling Coalition Faces Projected Upper House Defeat
Japan's ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, is projected to lose its majority in the upper house election due to voter dissatisfaction over rising prices, economic issues, and political scandals, potentially leading to a leadership change and government instability.
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60% Bias Score
Japan Prioritizes U.S. Relations Over Retaliatory Tariffs
Facing potential 25% U.S. tariffs on all Japanese exports, Japan, unlike the EU, will not impose reciprocal tariffs, prioritizing its strategic alliance with the U.S. despite potential recessionary impacts, as stated by Japanese chief economist Hideo Kumano.
Japan Prioritizes U.S. Relations Over Retaliatory Tariffs
Facing potential 25% U.S. tariffs on all Japanese exports, Japan, unlike the EU, will not impose reciprocal tariffs, prioritizing its strategic alliance with the U.S. despite potential recessionary impacts, as stated by Japanese chief economist Hideo Kumano.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Threatens High Tariffs on Japan, Jeopardizing Key Trade Relationship
President Trump threatened to impose tariffs as high as 35% on Japanese goods by July 9 if a trade deal is not reached, despite data showing Japan imported $298 million in US rice last year and 16,707 US cars in 2018; this jeopardizes a key trade relationship and raises questions about the basis of ...
Trump Threatens High Tariffs on Japan, Jeopardizing Key Trade Relationship
President Trump threatened to impose tariffs as high as 35% on Japanese goods by July 9 if a trade deal is not reached, despite data showing Japan imported $298 million in US rice last year and 16,707 US cars in 2018; this jeopardizes a key trade relationship and raises questions about the basis of ...
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60% Bias Score
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