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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 24, 2017
Japan should push back if Trump acts on 'wrong' economic policies: Abe adviser
Japan should push back if U.S. President Donald Trump bases trade and other economic policy on "wrong economics," an adviser to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Reuters in an unusually direct expression of concern about potential protectionism.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 24, 2017
Trump's press secretary promises 'never to lie' after 'alternative facts' briefing
President Donald Trump's press secretary promised reporters on Monday that he would never lie after a weekend briefing in which he made statements about the crowd size for Trump's inauguration that were debunked.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 24, 2017
Treasury nominee Mnuchin keeps senators guessing about China currency stance
Treasury secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin has told senators that he will work to combat currency manipulation but did not give a clear answer on whether he currently views China as manipulating the yuan, according to a Senate Finance Committee document seen Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 24, 2017
Trump security pick Flynn had five calls with Russian envoy on day of sanctions: sources
Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump's choice for national security adviser, held five phone calls with Russia's ambassador to Washington on the day the United States retaliated for Moscow's interference in the U.S. presidential election, three sources said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 24, 2017
Trump taps 'Net neutrality' foe Ajit Pai to head FCC, go after regulations
President Donald Trump has picked a fierce critic of the Obama-era "Net neutrality" rules to be chief regulator of the nation's airwaves and internet connections.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 24, 2017
China gets assertive, has warships tour Gulf Arab states amid Trump's 'America First' shift
Chinese warships have embarked on a tour of Gulf Arab states for the first time in six years as Beijing has signaled a desire to play a bigger role on the global stage.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 23, 2017
Abe faces opposition questions on U.S. alliance, conspiracy bill
Abe expresses eagerness to arrange a summit talk with Trump “as soon as possible,” vowing to further strengthen ties.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / GAUGING TRUMP
Jan 23, 2017
Under Trump, Asia 'pivot' security plank may rise from the ashes
With the ascension of Donald Trump to the White House, former U.S. President Barack Obama's "pivot" to Asia appears to have been burned to the ground. Its remains must yet cool, but what may ultimately emerge from the ashes could prove reassuring to Asian allies fearful of an American retreat amid China's...
WORLD / Politics
Jan 23, 2017
Trump to begin renegotiating NAFTA pact soon with Mexico, Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he plans talks soon with the leaders of Canada and Mexico to begin renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 23, 2017
First days of Trump era signal America's deepening political divide
In the blocks surrounding the White House, signs reading "Love Trumps Hate" and "Build Bridges Not Walls" littered the sidewalks on Sunday, the detritus of the Women's March protesting the policies of President Donald Trump.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 23, 2017
North Korean newspaper runs short article on Trump inauguration on daily's last page
The Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party, on Sunday reported on Donald Trump officially becoming the U.S. president.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 23, 2017
Mitsubishi chief sees opportunity if 'very smart person' Trump keeps infrastructure spending pledge
U.S. President Donald Trump's promise to create jobs by spending $1 trillion over 10 years upgrading infrastructure from airports to schools is an opportunity for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., the conglomerate's chairman said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 23, 2017
Davos conferees look to embrace windfalls from populist political shift, for now
Populism isn't necessarily bad for the global economy. It might even be boosting it — at least for now.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 23, 2017
Sens. McCain, Graham to support Tillerson nomination despite Russia misgivings
Two senior Republican lawmakers on Sunday said they would vote to approve President Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, despite their concerns over the former ExxonMobil chief's relationship with Russia's president.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 23, 2017
Trump camp dodges facts, declares 'tooth and nail' war against critical media
The White House vowed on Sunday to fight the news media "tooth and nail" over what it sees as unfair attacks, with a top adviser saying the Trump administration had presented "alternative facts" to counter low inauguration crowd estimates.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / GAUGING TRUMP
Jan 22, 2017
Tokyo all smiles as it takes stock of Trump's nascent team with a wary eye
After Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with President-elect Donald Trump following his November election win, Tokyo cautiously assesses the new U.S. leader's policies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 22, 2017
Farmers mixed on Trump's pullout from TPP
Farmers had mixed reactions after the administration of President Donald Trump announced on Inauguration Day that the United States would withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 22, 2017
Amid Trump's rise, more women make plans to seek public office
After spending Saturday marching in Washington alongside other women protesting the presidency of Donald Trump on his first full day in office, Amy Davis-Comstock plans to take her first steps toward her own possible run for office.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 21, 2017
Trump's scrapping of TPP complicates Japan's trade, growth options
With Trump's resolve to kill the TPP trade deal, analysts say Abe's best chance at overcoming the setback lies in tapping into the business orientation of the new U.S. president himself.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 21, 2017
Trump is now president, but he still sees himself as leading an insurgency
Donald Trump took over as U.S. president Friday in the same way he conducted his upstart campaign, with a mixture of blustery salesmanship and naked contempt for the established political order.

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