Shigeru Ishiba

The latest twist in U.S. trade policy, marked by the Donald Trump administration sending 14 letters outlining tariff levels to its trading partners, has elicited three distinct, yet converging, reactions from key stakeholders, according to senior economist Mohamed El-Erian. What Happened: While...

Economist Justin Wolfers pushed back against President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Japan, despite the latter actively working towards a resolution on the matter. What Happened: On Tuesday, in a post on X, Wolfers discussed Japan’s top trade negotiator’s recent travel to...

U.S. stock futures were fluctuating on Tuesday after trimming gains from their records on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading mixed. President Donald Trump announced sweeping 25% tariffs on all imports from Japan and South Korea, and sent letters to a total of 14 countries, all...

President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25% tariffs on imports from South Korea and Japan is drawing sharp criticism from economists who say the rationale behind the move is fundamentally flawed. What Happened: On Monday, Economist Peter Schiff called out Trump’s public letters to both...

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has voiced his dissatisfaction with the U.S. decision to impose a 25% tariff on Japanese imports, a move initiated by President Donald Trump. What Happened: Ishiba expressed disappointment over U.S. President Donald Trump‘s decision to impose a 25%...

Shigeru Ishiba, the Prime Minister of Japan, is contemplating a proposal from President Donald Trump to purchase American oil to address the trade imbalance between the two nations. What Happened: Ishiba acknowledged the suggestion but emphasized the need for a more detailed assessment....

President Donald Trump is set to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba over the Trump administration's sweeping auto tariffs that have rocked the global auto industry with uncertainty. What Happened: Ishiba will head to the G7 summit in Canada's Alberta province, following talks between...

U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly reached out to Japan for assistance in developing the technology for his proposed ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense shield. What Happened: The President discussed the potential collaboration with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ...

Japan’s government has announced a significant economic stimulus package to counter the impact of heightened U.S. tariffs. This move comes as the nation braces for upcoming trade discussions with the United States. What Happened: Japan’s government is set to allocate 900 billion...

Japan’s government has announced a series of emergency economic measures to counteract the adverse effects of increased tariffs imposed by the United States. The move, announced on Thursday, comes as Japan prepares for further trade discussions with the U.S. next week. What Happened: Japan...

During a Friday White House meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, President Donald Trump hinted that he may be weighing the possibility of allowing Japan's Nippon Steel (OTC:NPSCY) to proceed with its $14.1 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel (NYSE:X), despite his previous opposition...

A surprising voter focus on inflation in Japan’s general election, alongside global economic concerns, has sparked comments from Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz about shifting economic paradigms in traditionally low-inflation economies. What Happened: El-Erian highlighted...

Shigeru Ishiba has been elected as Japan’s new prime minister, replacing Fumio Kishida and raising questions about future U.S.-Japan relations. What Happened: Experts predict how Shigeru’s appointment might crop up changes in the relations between Tokyo and Washington, as reported by...

The major Asian markets diverged on Monday as country-specific catalysts drove the averages to either side of the unchanged line. Amid the development, the U.S. index futures remained unchanged, with a slight positive bias. Geopolitics Weighs On Japan: Japan’s key stock market gauge, the...

The potential decision by the U.S. to prevent Nippon Steel (OTC:NPSCY) from taking over U.S. Steel (NYSE:X) has sparked apprehension in Japan. What Happened: The White House is said to be close to declaring that President Joe Biden will reject the $15 billion agreement on the grounds of national...