Tag: Japan
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The escalating China-Japan dispute over rare earths is a textbook case of modern supply-chain weaponization: one that is reshaping regional trade dynamics in Asia and accelerating a broader rethinking of U.S. and allied industrial strategy. Over the past several years, China has steadily expanded its export-control toolkit in response to U.S. tariff actions and broader…
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Canada’s Bold Leap into Strategic Infrastructure In 2025, Canada is rewriting its economic playbook with a sweeping infrastructure and resource development strategy that rivals the scale of postwar nation-building. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney, the federal government has launched the Major Projects Office (MPO) a centralized, fast-track hub designed to accelerate approvals,…
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In a world where trade is increasingly shaped by climate, geopolitics, and consumer values, Norway and Japan have just inked a seafood trade agreement that’s as much about diplomacy as it is about fish. Signed in Tokyo during the Norway-Japan Seafood Seminar, this landmark deal expands access to Norwegian salmon, fjord trout, and snow cod…
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As Norway approaches its pivotal September parliamentary elections, the country is not just choosing a government it’s defining its moral compass. At the center of this reckoning is Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, which has taken bold steps to divest from companies allegedly complicit in human rights violations in Gaza. Among those affected is…
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Japan–U.S. Trade Deal Signed July 22, 2025 On July 22, 2025, Washington and Tokyo announced a landmark agreement designed to replace looming 25 percent auto tariffs with a more moderate 15 percent duty on Japanese imports, in exchange for sweeping investment pledges and fresh market openings. The pact aims to provide stability for Japanese exporters,…
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A Sudden Escalation in North American Trade On July 10, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 35% tariff on all Canadian imports, effective August 1. The move stunned policymakers and markets alike, reviving tensions between two of the world’s most tightly integrated economies. Trump accused Canada of “retaliatory tariffs,” “economic warfare,” and failing…
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President Trump posted letters to 14 governments announcing new “reciprocal” tariffs on their exports to the United States, effective August 1. Each country faces a non-negotiable rate“ take it or leave it” ranging from 25 percent to 40 percent, designed to address the U.S. goods trade deficit and spur foreign investment in American manufacturing. Country-by-Country…
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Canada and Japan are two of the world’s most advanced economies, bound by shared democratic values, a commitment to multilateralism, and a long-standing history of diplomatic and economic cooperation. As founding members of the G7 and active participants in the Indo-Pacific, both countries are increasingly aligning their economic strategies to promote supply chain resilience, energy…
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Europe’s de-risking strategy is a nuanced approach aimed at reducing economic dependencies on China while maintaining trade relations. This strategy is distinct from decoupling, as it seeks to mitigate risks rather than sever ties completely. The EU has implemented several key initiatives to achieve this goal, focusing on technology, energy, supply chains, and investment screening.…
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