Francis Tang

Tokyo

英字新聞ジャパンタイムズ記者 | @japantimes reporter based in Tokyo. Ex @Reuters @dailyorange, alum @MaxwellSU @SyracuseU. DM for Signal/tips. Views my own. he/they

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Japan might be playing long game in U.S. tariff talks

3 days ago | japantimes.co.jp | Francis Tang

Japan is holding firm to its position that it will make no major concessions in tariff negotiations with the United States, possibly to buy more time in the hope that mounting domestic pressure will force U.S. President Donald Trump to ease up and offer a better deal. So far, the talks between Tokyo and Washington have yielded no tangible result.
Japan stuck at starting line in tariff talks with U.S. as U.K. inks deals

5 days ago | businessandamerica.com | Francis Tang

The agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom on tariffs means little for Japan’s ongoing efforts to get its own trade deal, with analysts and officials pointing out that some countries have much more work to do than others when it comes to meeting the demands of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Japan stuck at starting line in tariff talks with U.S. as U.K. inks deals

6 days ago | japantimes.co.jp | Francis Tang

The agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom on tariffs means little for Japan's ongoing efforts to get its own trade deal, with analysts and officials pointing out that some countries have much more work to do than others when it comes to meeting the demands of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. and Japan remain far apart on tariffs

1 week ago | japantimes.co.jp | Francis Tang

Trade negotiations between Japan and the United States are headed for an impasse with the two sides unable even to settle on a starting point for an agreement after two rounds of high-level discussions. Ryosei Akazawa, Japan's tariff czar, said on Saturday negotiations won’t go forward without the tariffs already in place being included in the current talks. This would include the 25% duties on autos, auto parts, steel and aluminum products and the 10% duties on most other imports.
Second round of U.S.-Japan tariff talks ends inconclusively in Washington

1 week ago | japantimes.co.jp | Francis Tang

The second round of tariff talks between the United States and Japan ended with no major breakthroughs, while the negotiators agreed to meet again soon. "We have not yet reached a point where common ground has been found," Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told reporters in Tokyo on Friday morning after being briefed about the meeting.
Second round of U.S.-Japan tariff talks ends inconclusively in Washington

1 week ago | japantimes.co.jp | Francis Tang

X Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Threads Email Print Bookmark story Copy link The second round of tariff talks between the United States and Japan ended with no major breakthroughs and came as Japan signaled that negotiations remain at the preliminary stages. "We have not yet reached a point where common ground has been found," Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told reporters in Tokyo on Friday morning after being briefed about the meeting.
Seven & I and Couche-Tard sign nondisclosure agreement

2 weeks ago | japantimes.co.jp | Francis Tang

Seven & I Holdings and Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard said Thursday they have signed a nondisclosure agreement, in a move that might signal discussion on the latter’s takeover proposal is moving forward. In a statement issued on Thursday, Seven & I said the agreement would facilitate information sharing between the two companies, in addition to the information already provided to potential divestiture package buyers.
Ishiba pledges deeper economic ties with Vietnam as Trump tariffs bite

2 weeks ago | japantimes.co.jp | Francis Tang

Japan has stepped up its charm offensive in Southeast Asia by pledging deeper economic cooperation with Vietnam, as both countries face unprecedented economic turmoil as a result of U.S. tariffs and are seeking ways to mitigate potential damage. In a two-day visit to Hanoi, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with Communist Party officials and state leaders to discuss U.S. tariffs.
California says it overtakes Japan to become world’s No. 4 economy

2 weeks ago | japantimes.co.jp | Francis Tang

The U.S. state of California says it has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy in terms of nominal gross domestic product. California recorded $4.1 trillion in nominal GDP in 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced last week. The figure was slightly higher than Japan’s $4.02 trillion as recorded by the International Monetary Fund.
Japan doubles down on stimulus to counter effects of Trump tariffs

2 weeks ago | japantimes.co.jp | Francis Tang

Japan has upped the pace on stimulus measures to address the potential economic fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, with policy details announced Friday for boosting domestic spending and shoring up corporate balance sheets.