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Conceptual image of a financial bridge between Japan and the U.S.
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Tokyo Puts $46 Billion Behind Massive $550 Billion U.S. Investment Pledge

Japan earmarks $45.9 billion in its fiscal 2026 budget to support a $550 billion investment pledge in the U.S., focusing on infrastructure and nuclear power.

Subaru Dodges Tariff Bullet, Holds Firm on 1.2 Million Vehicle Sales Target
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Subaru Dodges Tariff Bullet, Holds Firm on 1.2 Million Vehicle Sales Target

Subaru is mitigating the impact of U.S. tariffs through lower levies and price hikes, allowing it to maintain its long-term sales goal of 1.2 million vehicles.

US Designates China’s Chip Strategy a Threat, Unveils Delayed-Action Tariff
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US Designates China’s Chip Strategy a Threat, Unveils Delayed-Action Tariff

The US Trade Representative has formally determined China's semiconductor drive is a threat to US commerce, launching a new tariff that starts at 0% and is set to rise in 18 months, on June 23, 2027.

Trump's 'Cute' Car Signal: Will Japan's Minicars Ever Hit U.S. Highways?
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Trump's 'Cute' Car Signal: Will Japan's Minicars Ever Hit U.S. Highways?

President Donald Trump has indicated he might approve Japan's 'kei' minicars for U.S. roads. We analyze the significant regulatory hurdles, consumer acceptance doubts, and the potential trade policy implications.

Canada Taps Ex-BlackRock Exec Mark Wiseman as New U.S. Ambassador Ahead of Contentious Trade Talks
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Canada Taps Ex-BlackRock Exec Mark Wiseman as New U.S. Ambassador Ahead of Contentious Trade Talks

Canada names former BlackRock executive Mark Wiseman as its new ambassador to the U.S. amid tense relations and ahead of crucial USMCA trade renegotiations with the Trump administration.

China Taps the Brakes on Steel Exports, Signaling Move to Ease Trade Friction
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China Taps the Brakes on Steel Exports, Signaling Move to Ease Trade Friction

China is set to impose an export licensing system on steel products from January 1, a strategic move seen as an attempt to cool rising trade tensions with its new, vital export partners in the developing world.

Europe's Double Game: Why the EU Is Both Courting and Combating China
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Europe's Double Game: Why the EU Is Both Courting and Combating China

The EU's contradictory 'de-risking' strategy with China creates immense uncertainty. Our analysis breaks down why Europe is both courting and combating Beijing.