Japan’s Ishiba says he will push for US auto tariffs exemption

Stock markets advance ahead of Trump tariffs deadline

Global stock markets rose Tuesday as investors hoped that a fresh round of global trade tariffs from US President Donald Trump could prove his last.

US renews pressure on Japan to import more American goods

WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- The United States on Monday renewed pressure on Japan to increase its imports of American automobiles and other products, claimi

Asian markets edge back but Trump tariff fears dampen mood

HONG KONG, China – Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday, clawing back some of the hefty losses suffered in recent weeks, though sentiment remains sluggish and gold hit another record high as Donald Trump prepares to unveil sweeping tariffs. Investors have been rushing to position themselves for the US president’s “Liberation Day” on Wednesday, when he

Six months have passed since the start of the administration. Facing a slump in the approval rating of his cabinet, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's press conference, which should have been a good opportunity to break the deadlock, ended in failure. The centrifugal force within the LDP is only getting stronger, but there is no growth in calls for a change of leadership. Holding the card that could lead to the passage of a motion of no confidence …

Japan's Ishiba pushes for exemption from U.S. tariffs as deadline nears

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday that his government urges the U.S. to exclude his nation from additional tariffs on autom

BREAKING NEWS: Japan PM says will ask Trump for tariff exemption in person if needed

BREAKING NEWS: Japan PM says will ask Trump for tariff exemption in person if needed ==Kyodo