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BOJ Plans Gradual ETF Sales Goldman Sachs analysts predict that the Bank of Japan will start selling its massive ETF holdings gradually around 2026–27—about ¥600 billion to ¥1 trillion annually—to avoid disrupting...

PM Ishiba Urges Japan to Reduce U.S. Dependence Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized that Japan must become more self-reliant in key areas like security, energy, and food, advocating...

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....

U.S. Extends Tariff Deadline, Japan Negotiates The U.S. has postponed the implementation of 25% tariffs on Japanese exports from July 9 to August 1, allowing more time for...

1. U.S. to Impose 25% Tariffs on Japanese Imports President Trump has announced plans to enact 25% tariffs on Japanese goods beginning August 1, as part of wider trade...

Nuclear Restart Sparks Local Resistance Japan is planning to restart several nuclear reactors to shift away from fossil fuels and meet climate targets—but faces significant pushback. Indigenous Ainu...