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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 2, 2018
Japan welcomes Britain's possible entry into TPP, Abe tells May
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told British Prime Minister Theresa May on Saturday that he welcomes Britain's expression of interest in joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, an 11-nation free trade agreement that will enter into force on Dec. 30.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Dec 2, 2018
Trump puts Japan in crosshairs after trade truce with China
Advocating “fair” and “reciprocal” trade, Trump has called for reducing the U.S. trade deficit with trading partners such as China, Mexico and Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 2, 2018
G20 summit backs WTO reform ahead of Trump-Xi trade talks
The leaders of the world's largest economies on Saturday backed an overhaul of the global body that regulates international trade disputes, ahead of high-stakes talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at defusing a trade war.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 2, 2018
G20 cuts pledges to 'fight protectionism' amid U.S.-China trade war
Leaders from the Group of 20 major economies on Saturday warned that the ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions have been hurting the global trading system but shied away from incorporating the traditionally used phrase "fight protectionism" in their communique.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 1, 2018
Trump urges Abe to balance U.S. deficit with Japan 'very quickly'
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed Friday to further expand bilateral trade and investment as the two governments prepare to start negotiations toward a trade agreement as early as mid-January.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 1, 2018
In move likely to affect Japan carmakers, U.S., Mexico, Canada ink new NAFTA deal
The leaders of the United States, Mexico and Canada on Friday signed a revamped North American Free Trade Agreement, a move that is likely to affect Japanese and other foreign automakers operating in Mexico and Canada.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 1, 2018
G20 leaders worried over tariff war
Some leaders from the Group of 20 major economies express fears about the potential negative impact of a U.S.-China trade war on the world economy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 30, 2018
From pivot to stumble in Asia
Chinese trade practices and territorial ambitions must be addressed at the international level, but Trump is botching the job
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 30, 2018
G20 finance chiefs voice concerns over downside risks to world economy
Finance chiefs from the Group of 20 major economies on Thursday shared concerns about growing downside risks to an otherwise stable global economy.
BUSINESS
Nov 29, 2018
Japan's Lower House passes bill to ratify free trade pact with European Union
The Lower House on Thursday cleared a bill to ratify a free trade agreement with the European Union, paving the way for its passage through the Upper House by year-end.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 28, 2018
At G20 summit, Trump won't be the only leader going rogue
The world's principal forum of global leaders risks marking its 10th anniversary with an identity crisis.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 28, 2018
China envoy warns of dire consequences if U.S. hard-liners hold sway in bid to separate economies
China is going to this week's G-20 summit hoping for a deal to ease a damaging trade war with the United States, Beijing's ambassador to Washington said on Tuesday while warning of dire consequences if U.S. hardliners try to separate the world's two largest economies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 27, 2018
Japanese rice farmers now see overseas market as potential savior
Rice farmers are seizing on their chance to boost sales for their high-quality product amid a fall in domestic demand and expected liberalization of trade rules.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 27, 2018
Taiwan and Japan to hold trade talks in shadow of vote to keep post-Fukushima food ban
Taiwan and Japan will hold annual trade talks in Taipei this week, coming after a weekend referendum in the former that could have a negative impact on bilateral relations.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 27, 2018
Trump and Xi to meet Saturday on sidelines of G20 summit, report says
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will meet Saturday in Argentina on the sidelines of a Group of 20 summit in Buenos Aires, a U.S. media outlet reported Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 24, 2018
EU trade commissioner expresses support for Japan's goal to reform WTO
European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmstrom says she will support Japan's efforts to reform the World Trade Organization when the Group of 20 meets in Japan next June.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 22, 2018
Japan's economy improving amid solid domestic demand: Cabinet Office
The economy continues to show improvement amid solid domestic demand, though heightened trade tensions and other risks warrant attention, the government said Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Nov 21, 2018
What might a no-deal Brexit look like?
Britain is due to leave the European Union in just over four months' time but it still cannot count on a transition period to cushion the shock for its economy.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 21, 2018
U.S. accuses China of continuing IP and technology theft amid trade war
The U.S. on Tuesday accused China of continuing a state-backed campaign of intellectual property and technology theft even as the world's two largest economies have descended into a tit-for-tat tariff war.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 20, 2018
Time for a trade reset, but is China listening?
U.S. President Donald Trump's approach to China could result in a much needed new chapter in trade relations with the second largest economy.

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