The two sides remain far apart, and no new talks are scheduled.
 

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Japan-U.S. trade negotiations stall as Trump fumes
 
Japan-U.S. trade negotiations stall as Trump fumes
 
The two sides remain far apart, and no new talks are scheduled.
 
 
 
Large Japanese companies surprisingly optimistic as U.S. tariffs bite
 
In the tankan survey, automakers and smaller companies were relatively pessimistic.
 
 
 
 
Japan expands scope of background checks amid child safety concerns
 
The expanded guidelines will apply not only to schools and kindergartens, but also to community spaces such as children’s cafeterias and talent agencies.
 
 
 
 
‘No time to lose’: Germany aims to boost defense-industrial ties with Japan
 
Berlin’s ambassador to Tokyo says her country is looking to quickly ramp up cooperation amid a growing Russian threat.
 
 

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