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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 20, 2019
Top U.S. tech companies begin to cut off vital Huawei supplies
The impact of the Trump administration's threats to choke Huawei Technologies Co. reverberated across the global supply chain on Monday, hitting some of the biggest component-makers.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 20, 2019
Deutsche Bank anti-money laundering staff flagged Trump and Kushner transactions for watchdog: report
Anti-money laundering specialists at Deutsche Bank AG recommended in 2016 and 2017 that multiple transactions involving entities controlled by U.S. President Donald Trump and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, be reported to a federal financial-crimes watchdog, The New York Times reported Sunday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 20, 2019
Google suspends some business with Huawei after Trump's blacklisting, source says
In a blow to the Chinese technology company that the U.S. government has sought to blacklist around the world, Alphabet Inc.'s Google has suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware, software and technical services except those publicly available via open source licensing, a...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 19, 2019
Abe tells kin of Japanese abductees he wants to talk frankly with North Korean leader
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reiterated Sunday his hope to hold unconditional and candid talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 19, 2019
Huawei chief says growth may slow 'slightly' after U.S. imposed restrictions
Huawei Technologies' founder and Chief Executive Ren Zhengfei said Saturday the growth of the Chinese tech giant "may slow, but only slightly" due to recent U.S. restrictions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 19, 2019
North Korea asks U.N. chief to address ship seizure by 'gangster' U.S.
North Korea has asked United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to deal with the "illegal" seizure of one of its cargo ships by the United States, state media has said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 19, 2019
First Republican lawmaker says Trump engaged in impeachable conduct
U.S. Rep. Justin Amash, a frequent critic of President Donald Trump, on Saturday became the first Republican lawmaker to say the president has engaged in impeachable behavior.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 18, 2019
Abe, Trump unlikely to issue joint statement following their meeting in Tokyo in late May
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump are unlikely to issue a joint statement when they meet in Tokyo later this month, apparently to avoid exposing differing views on bilateral trade and North Korea issues, Japanese government sources said Saturday.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 18, 2019
Norwegian insurer says Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard likely behind attacks on oil tankers off UAE
Reuters — Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) are "highly likely" to have facilitated attacks last Sunday on four tankers, including two Saudi ships, off Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, according to a Norwegian insurers' report.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 18, 2019
Toyota rebukes Trump for sending message that carmaker 'not welcomed' in U.S.
Toyota Motor Corp. rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration that imported cars threaten national security, signaling contentious talks are ahead for the White House and America's key trading partners.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 18, 2019
Trump delays U.S. auto tariffs for six months, calls imports security threat
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday delayed tariffs on cars and auto parts imports for up to six months and directed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to negotiate deals with Japan and the European Union to address what his administration perceives as a national security threat.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 17, 2019
U.S. won't seek cap on car exports from Japan in trade deal despite report, Tokyo's negotiator says
The exclusion of a cap would be a relief for Japanese automakers, which have come under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 17, 2019
Iran won't negotiate with 'bully' U.S. over nuclear deal, says Tehran foreign minister in Tokyo
Iran's foreign minister says he is not interested in negotiating with the United States after it pulled out of a 2015 nuclear deal and reinstated stifling economic sanctions on Tehran.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 17, 2019
Nancy Pelosi says Trump needs Congress OK for any military action on Iran
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned the Trump administration against taking military action in Iran without authorization from Congress, as the U.S. weighs how to respond to rising tensions in the Middle East.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 17, 2019
Huawei ban seen clouding U.S.-China trade talks and tech sector
A U.S. bid to block China's Huawei Technologies from buying vital American technology threw into question prospects for sales at some of the largest tech companies and drew a sharp rebuke from Beijing, further ratcheting up tensions over trade.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 16, 2019
Trump weighs six-month window for Japan and EU to agree cuts in auto imports into U.S. before tariffs
The U.S. president will refrain from imposing tariffs for up to six months as trade negotiations with both parties are underway.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 16, 2019
Trump to pitch plan to make U.S. immigration more merit-based and border ports tighter
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday will outline an immigration plan aimed at hardening border ports of entry and making the legal migration system based more on a proficiency in English and employment, senior administration officials said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 16, 2019
Congress has no right to 'do-over' of Russia probe, says White House counsel
Congress has no right to conduct a "do-over" of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe, the White House said in a letter blasting House Democrats' "sweeping" requests for documents as an effort to harass political opponents.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 16, 2019
Joe Biden expands lead for 2020 U.S. presidential nomination despite lack of millennial support
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has expanded his lead over a wide field of candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination by 5 percentage points since he entered the race in late April, according to a monthly Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 15, 2019
Why Japan should stay out of U.S.-Iran spat
The Japan Times reported May 9 that "Japan hopes to mediate between U.S. and Iran to rescue 2015 deal." This would be a miscalculation on the part of Tokyo.

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