Tag: Shigeru Ishiba
Japan’s ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely to become first female PM
TOKYO – Japan’s governing party on Saturday elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her likely to become the...
Trade and defense on the agenda as President Donald Trump hosts South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is hosting Lee Jae Myung, the new president of South Korea, at the White House on Monday for talks...
Trump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15%
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation.“This Deal...
Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, citing persistent trade imbalances with...
Stadium where Babe Ruth played in Tokyo is at the center of a disputed park redevelopment plan
TOKYO – Plans to demolish a historic baseball stadium where Babe Ruth played and an adjacent rugby venue are at the heart of a...
