Japan Inc’s Trade Critique Intensifies
Takeshi Niinami, CEO of Suntory and chair of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, sharply criticized Prime Minister Ishiba’s hardline stance in U.S. trade talks. Niinami argued that refusing to open Japan’s rice market and demanding U.S. tariff removal was “a mistake” that jeopardized a possible deal for 10% base tariffs. He warned that agricultural resistance could harm both diplomacy and domestic consumers as rice prices surged 102% year-on-year.
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New U.S. Tariffs Threaten More Japanese Exports
President Trump expanded his trade actions by imposing a 50% tariff on imported copper and proposing steep hikes on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. Japan and other allies face renewed pressure, with strong signs of potential retaliation in trade talks. Economic uncertainty continues to grow.
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Bear Safety Guidelines Issued Ahead of September
In response to a rise in urban bear encounters, Japan’s Environment Ministry released new guidelines allowing local authorities to deploy trained hunters to lethally remove aggressive bears entering cities. The guidelines, effective September 1, also require safety protocols like bullet-stop barriers and traffic control.
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