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The United States and Japan have agreed to a trade deal that will lower tariffs on some American exports to Japan from 25 per cent to 15 per cent, while also increasing investment in the US and opening Japanese markets to US agricultural products. The deal, reached after eight rounds
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Asian markets experienced a sixth consecutive session of growth, with the Shanghai Composite Index, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index, and South Korea's Kospi all rising by varying percentages. The optimism is driven by the recent trade deal between the US and Japan, which has lowered proposed
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South Korea will use the details of a recent trade deal between the United States and Japan as a possible reference for its own negotiations with Washington, with key officials set to attend crucial talks in the US capital this week. The move comes as Seoul seeks to reduce tariffs
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The United Auto Workers (UAW) has expressed deep outrage over the Trump administration's newly announced trade deal with Japan, citing concerns that American workers are being shortchanged. The trade agreement, which has been in the works for months, has been met with skepticism by the UAW, who argue
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The ringgit continued its upward momentum against the US dollar on Wednesday, boosted by the government's announcement of new fiscal support measures and the signing of the US-Japan trade deal. The move is seen as a proactive step by the government to alleviate living costs and stimulate domestic
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The US-Japan trade agreement has positively impacted the yen, while the euro is experiencing mixed trading ahead of the European Central Bank's (ECB) meeting, which may lead to a revaluation of the single currency's recent strength. President Donald Trump announced the massive deal, which includes a
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The US and Japan have agreed a "massive" trade deal that includes a 15% tariff on Japanese exports to the US, offering hope that agreements with other countries will be struck by the looming August 1 deadline, analysts said. The deal, announced by President Donald Trump, has sent
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Senior Japanese, US, and South Korean diplomats reaffirmed the robust Japan-US and US-South Korea alliances as the foundation for effective trilateral cooperation in the face of a rapidly escalating strategic environment. During a meeting in Tokyo, they expressed deep concerns over North Korea's nuclear and missile development, reiterating
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Senior diplomats from South Korea, the United States, and Japan reaffirmed the importance of maintaining strong deterrence against North Korea's nuclear threats through trilateral cooperation, emphasizing the need for closer coordination and tangible outcomes. The meeting marked a significant step in advancing trilateral relations, with a focus on
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio led a trilateral meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi and South Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo in Kuala Lumpur, further solidifying the partnership between the US, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. The three ministers reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peace
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi reaffirmed their shared interest in trilateral cooperation to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific during a meeting with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Maria Theresa Lazaro. The officials agreed to enhance maritime security, economic partnership, and coordination on
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Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya emphasized the significance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait during a July 10 meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers' gathering in Malaysia. Iwaya expressed concerns about China's large-scale
