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US will not pursue currency target in Japan trade talks, Bessent says
WASHINGTON — The U.S. has “no currency targets” in mind for negotiations with Japan over sweeping new tariffs, U.S. Treasury Secret Scott Bessent said Wednesday, signaling discussions will focus on the countries’ trade imbalance. “We are looking at multiple factors: tariffs, nontariff trade barriers, currency manipulation and government subsidies,” he told Nikkei and other news outlets.
Steel cheaper than water in Japan as distributors drive down prices
TOKYO — Steel products in Japan have become cheaper than water by weight, plummeting in price due to an intense competition among distributors, undermining consolidation efforts by the steelmakers that had been increasing prices. The average price of a 1-liter bottle of mineral water from Suntory Beverage & Food was 156 yen ($1.09) in March,…
Trump lashes out at Zelenskyy as China tells U.S. must stop ‘threatening’ Beijing on tariffs
The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee said the Trump administration’s public support of Defense Secret Pete Hegseth amid the developing Signal group chat controversy comes at “great risk” to the country’s national security. “It’s becoming clear that Secret Hegseth simply doesn’t have the management experience to run this department,” Rep. Adam Smith,…
Naran reopens for tourists after 5 months
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Victim’s loved ones denied chance to confront Highand Park mass shooter
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Witnesses of the 2022 mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in a Chicago suburb emotionally relived the massacre at the gunman’s sentencing hearing on Wednesday — even though Robert “Bobby” E. Crimo III did not show his face in court. Crimo, 24, pleaded guilty last month to 69 counts, including…
US will not pursue currency target in Japan trade talks: Bessent
WASHINGTON — The U.S. does not aim to set specific currency targets in negotiations with Japan over sweeping new tariffs, U.S. Treasury Secret Scott Bessent said Wednesday, signaling discussions will focus on the countries’ trade imbalance. “We are looking at multiple factors: tariffs, nontariff trade barriers, currency manipulation and government subsidies,” he told Nikkei and other news…
India suspends Indus Waters Treaty, asks Pakistanis to leave within 48 hours
India suspends Indus Waters Treaty, asks Pakistanis to leave within 48 hours In a major diplomatic move, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has ordered all Pakistani nationals to leave the country within 48 hours and announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. During a press conference, the ministry confirmed that India is closing…
India suspends Indus Waters Treaty, asks Pakistanis to leave within 48 hours after Pahalgam attack
India suspends Indus Waters Treaty, asks Pakistanis to leave within 48 hours after Pahalgam attack In a major diplomatic move, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has ordered all Pakistani nationals to leave the country within 48 hours and announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. During a press conference, the ministry confirmed that…
Nissan plans $1.4bn in fresh China investment, focusing on EVs and hybrids
TOKYO — Nissan Motor will invest another 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) in China by the end of 2026, the Japanese carmaker said Wednesday, with plans to roll out new models to try and mount a comeback in the world’s biggest auto market. Stephen Ma, head of Nissan’s China operations, revealed the move at the Shanghai…