Jul 30 Tsunami waves reach Japan, Hawaii and California after 8.8 magnitude quake hits Russia’s Far East without major damage By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded has hit off Russia's sparsely populated Far East. Authorities warned the risk from the 8.8 magnitude quake could last for hours, and millions of people potentially in the path of the waves were… Continue reading
Jul 29 Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant faces new delay in removing melted fuel debris By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The Japanese operator of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says the start of full-scale removal of melted fuel debris will be delayed for several years until 2037 or later. Continue reading
Jul 28 Trump is getting the world economy he wants — but the risk to growth could spoil his victory lap By Josh Boak, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Trading partners from the European Union to Japan to Vietnam appear to be acceding to the president’s demands to accept higher costs — in the form of high tariffs — for the privilege of selling their wares to the United… Continue reading
Jul 26 Trump says Japan is investing $550B in the U.S. at his direction. It may not be a sure thing By Josh Boak, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press President Donald Trump is bragging that Japan has given him, as part of a new trade framework, $550 billion to invest in the United States. It's an astonishing figure, but still subject to negotiation and perhaps not the sure thing he's portraying. Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch 6:30 What the new trade deal with Japan means for U.S. businesses and consumers By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn The U.S. and Japan announced a trade agreement that President Trump hailed as a significant victory for American companies and consumers. In return, he said the U.S. won’t impose 25% tariffs on Japan at the end of this month. William… Continue watching
Jul 23 Big 3 automakers say Trump’s tariff deal with Japan puts them at a disadvantage By Josh Boak, Alexa St. John, Associated Press U.S. automakers worry that President Donald Trump's agreement to tariff Japanese vehicles at 15% would put them at a competitive disadvantage, saying they will face steeper import taxes on steel, aluminum and parts than their competitors. Continue reading
Jul 23 Japanese leader Ishiba vows to remain amid calls to resign after his party’s election defeat By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to remain in power to oversee the implementation of a new Japan-U.S. tariff agreement. Continue reading
Jul 23 U.S. stocks tick toward another record following a trade deal with Japan By Stan Choe, Associated Press The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Wednesday, coming off its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 196 points, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.1%. Continue reading
Jul 21 Japan’s Ishiba says he’ll stay in office to tackle rising prices and U.S. tariffs despite election loss By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Ishiba's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito were short three seats to maintain a majority in the 248-seat upper house in Sunday's vote. Continue reading
Jul 20 Prime Minister Ishiba’s coalition loses majority in Japan’s upper house election By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition failed Monday to secure a majority in the 248-seat upper house in a crucial parliamentary election, NHK public television said. Continue reading