Japanese Exports to U.S. Tumble 14% in August: A Fifth Consecutive Monthly Decline Amid Tariff Tensions

Japanese Exports to U.S. Tumble 14% in August: A Fifth Consecutive Monthly Decline Amid Tariff Tensions

TOKYO – Japan’s exports to the United States slumped 13.8% in August compared to the same month last year, totaling 1.39 trillion yen (approximately $9.5 billion), according to preliminary data released by the Finance Ministry on Wednesday. This marks the fifth straight month of export declines, a trend largely driven by escalating tariffs that have […]

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Trump’s 100% Tariff on Foreign Chips Rattles Asia—Malaysia Vows to Defend Its Role

Trump’s 100% Tariff on Foreign Chips Rattles Asia—Malaysia Vows to Defend Its Role

In a dramatic move shaking up the global semiconductor landscape, former US President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on semiconductors from companies that don’t invest in the United States. The declaration, made at the White House, has already sent shockwaves through Asian chip markets, with investors scrambling to make sense of what this means […]

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