Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, welcoming an announcement by the United States that its tariff on imported Japanese automobiles will be lowered to 15 percent from the same day.

[Breaking News]Trump's new tariffs to take effect on Aug. 7

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Aug. 1 Kyodo - Video taken on Aug. 1, 2025, shows vehicles bound for foreign countries parked at a port in Yokohama near Tokyo. U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs, including a 15 percent rate on goods imported from Japan, will take effect on Aug. 7. (Kyodo)

Trump's new tariffs to take effect on Aug. 7

Trump's new tariffs to take effect on Aug. 7

Photo taken on Aug. 1, 2025, shows vehicles bound for foreign countries parked at a port in Yokohama near Tokyo. U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs, including a 15 percent rate on goods imported from Japan, will take effect on Aug. 7.

Trump's new tariffs to take effect on Aug. 7

Trump's new tariffs to take effect on Aug. 7

Photo taken on Aug. 1, 2025, shows vehicles bound for foreign countries parked at a port in Yokohama near Tokyo. U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs, including a 15 percent rate on goods imported from Japan, will take effect on Aug. 7.

Trump's new tariffs to take effect on Aug. 7

Trump's new tariffs to take effect on Aug. 7

Photo taken on Aug. 1, 2025, shows vehicles bound for foreign countries parked at a port in Yokohama near Tokyo. U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs, including a 15 percent rate on goods imported from Japan, will take effect on Aug. 7.

Trump's new tariffs to take effect on Aug. 7

Trump's new tariffs to take effect on Aug. 7

Photo taken on Aug. 1, 2025, shows vehicles bound for foreign countries parked at a port in Yokohama near Tokyo. U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs, including a 15 percent rate on goods imported from Japan, will take effect on Aug. 7.

Trump's new tariffs to take effect on Aug. 7

Trump's new tariffs to take effect on Aug. 7

Photo taken on Aug. 1, 2025, shows vehicles bound for foreign countries parked at a port in Yokohama near Tokyo. U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs, including a 15 percent rate on goods imported from Japan, will take effect on Aug. 7.

[Breaking News]Tokyo stocks end up at 1-year high

TOKYO, Japan, July 23 Kyodo - A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average's closing price at 41,171.32 its highest finish in about a year, on July 23, 2025, after Japan and the United States reached a trade deal with 15 percent U.S. tariffs on Japanese autos and other products. (Kyodo)

Tokyo stocks end up at 1-year high

Tokyo stocks end up at 1-year high

A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average's closing price at 41,171.32 its highest finish in about a year, on July 23, 2025, after Japan and the United States reached a trade deal with 15 percent U.S. tariffs on Japanese autos and other products.

Tokyo stocks end up at 1-year high

Tokyo stocks end up at 1-year high

A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average's closing price at 41,171.32 its highest finish in about a year, on July 23, 2025, after Japan and the United States reached a trade deal with 15 percent U.S. tariffs on Japanese autos and other products.

Japan PM announces trade deal with U.S.

Japan PM announces trade deal with U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba tells the press at his office in Tokyo on July 23, 2025, that Tokyo and Washington have struck a trade deal under which tariff rates on Japanese cars and other products will be lowered to 15 percent from the 25 percent initially proposed by the United States.

Japan PM announces trade deal with U.S.

Japan PM announces trade deal with U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba tells the press at his office in Tokyo on July 23, 2025, that Tokyo and Washington have struck a trade deal under which tariff rates on Japanese cars and other products will be lowered to 15 percent from the 25 percent initially proposed by the United States.

Nissan unveils SUV featuring next-generation hybrid technology

Nissan unveils SUV featuring next-generation hybrid technology

Nissan Motor Co. unveils its Qashqai sport utility vehicle with next-generation e-Power hybrid technology during a media preview in Yokosuka in the eastern Japan prefecture of Kanagawa on May 26, 2025. The vehicle with a fuel efficiency 15 percent higher than models with existing e-Power technology will be launched in Europe in the second half of fiscal 2025.

Nissan unveils SUV featuring next-generation hybrid technology

Nissan unveils SUV featuring next-generation hybrid technology

Nissan Motor Co. unveils its Qashqai sport utility vehicle with next-generation e-Power hybrid technology during a media preview in Yokosuka in the eastern Japan prefecture of Kanagawa on May 26, 2025. The vehicle with a fuel efficiency 15 percent higher than models with existing e-Power technology will be launched in Europe in the second half of fiscal 2025.

Japanese Stocks Face Plunge in Tokyo - Japan

Japanese Stocks Face Plunge in Tokyo - Japan

A pedestrian passes a screen showing stock market information in Tokyo, Japan, April 7, 2025. Tokyo stocks plunged early Monday with the benchmark Nikkei index briefly losing nearly 3,000 points amid growing fears of a global trade conflict triggered by U.S. tariffs. In the first 15 minutes of trading, Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, shed 2,843.48 points, or 8.42 percent, from Friday to 30,937.10, the lowest intraday level since October 2023. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japanese Stocks Face Plunge in Tokyo - Japan

Japanese Stocks Face Plunge in Tokyo - Japan

A pedestrian passes a screen showing stock market information in Tokyo, Japan, April 7, 2025. Tokyo stocks plunged early Monday with the benchmark Nikkei index briefly losing nearly 3,000 points amid growing fears of a global trade conflict triggered by U.S. tariffs. In the first 15 minutes of trading, Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, shed 2,843.48 points, or 8.42 percent, from Friday to 30,937.10, the lowest intraday level since October 2023. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japanese Stocks Face Plunge in Tokyo - Japan

Japanese Stocks Face Plunge in Tokyo - Japan

Pedestrians pass a screen showing stock market information in Tokyo, Japan, April 7, 2025. Tokyo stocks plunged early Monday with the benchmark Nikkei index briefly losing nearly 3,000 points amid growing fears of a global trade conflict triggered by U.S. tariffs. In the first 15 minutes of trading, Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, shed 2,843.48 points, or 8.42 percent, from Friday to 30,937.10, the lowest intraday level since October 2023. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japanese Stocks Face Plunge in Tokyo - Japan

Japanese Stocks Face Plunge in Tokyo - Japan

A pedestrian passes a screen showing stock market information in Tokyo, Japan, April 7, 2025. Tokyo stocks plunged early Monday with the benchmark Nikkei index briefly losing nearly 3,000 points amid growing fears of a global trade conflict triggered by U.S. tariffs. In the first 15 minutes of trading, Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, shed 2,843.48 points, or 8.42 percent, from Friday to 30,937.10, the lowest intraday level since October 2023. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japanese Stocks Face Plunge in Tokyo - Japan

Japanese Stocks Face Plunge in Tokyo - Japan

A pedestrian passes a screen showing stock market information in Tokyo, Japan, April 7, 2025. Tokyo stocks plunged early Monday with the benchmark Nikkei index briefly losing nearly 3,000 points amid growing fears of a global trade conflict triggered by U.S. tariffs. In the first 15 minutes of trading, Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, shed 2,843.48 points, or 8.42 percent, from Friday to 30,937.10, the lowest intraday level since October 2023. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A Mercedes-Benz store is seen in Shanghai, China, February 27, 2025. Mercedes-benz and its subsidiaries are reportedly planning to cut up to 15 percent of their workforce in China.

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A Mercedes-Benz store is seen in Shanghai, China, February 27, 2025. Mercedes-benz and its subsidiaries are reportedly planning to cut up to 15 percent of their workforce in China.

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A Mercedes-Benz store is seen in Shanghai, China, February 27, 2025. Mercedes-benz and its subsidiaries are reportedly planning to cut up to 15 percent of their workforce in China.

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A Mercedes-Benz store is seen in Shanghai, China, February 27, 2025. Mercedes-benz and its subsidiaries are reportedly planning to cut up to 15 percent of their workforce in China.

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A Mercedes-Benz store is seen in Shanghai, China, February 27, 2025. Mercedes-benz and its subsidiaries are reportedly planning to cut up to 15 percent of their workforce in China.

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A Mercedes-Benz store is seen in Shanghai, China, February 27, 2025. Mercedes-benz and its subsidiaries are reportedly planning to cut up to 15 percent of their workforce in China.

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A Mercedes-Benz store is seen in Shanghai, China, February 27, 2025. Mercedes-benz and its subsidiaries are reportedly planning to cut up to 15 percent of their workforce in China.

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A Mercedes-Benz store is seen in Shanghai, China, February 27, 2025. Mercedes-benz and its subsidiaries are reportedly planning to cut up to 15 percent of their workforce in China.

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A Mercedes-Benz store is seen in Shanghai, China, February 27, 2025. Mercedes-benz and its subsidiaries are reportedly planning to cut up to 15 percent of their workforce in China.

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A Mercedes-Benz store is seen in Shanghai, China, February 27, 2025. Mercedes-benz and its subsidiaries are reportedly planning to cut up to 15 percent of their workforce in China.

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A Mercedes-Benz store is seen in Shanghai, China, February 27, 2025. Mercedes-benz and its subsidiaries are reportedly planning to cut up to 15 percent of their workforce in China.

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A Mercedes-Benz store is seen in Shanghai, China, February 27, 2025. Mercedes-benz and its subsidiaries are reportedly planning to cut up to 15 percent of their workforce in China.

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A Mercedes-Benz store is seen in Shanghai, China, February 27, 2025. Mercedes-benz and its subsidiaries are reportedly planning to cut up to 15 percent of their workforce in China.

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

Mercedes Benz Layoffs in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A Mercedes-Benz store is seen in Shanghai, China, February 27, 2025. Mercedes-benz and its subsidiaries are reportedly planning to cut up to 15 percent of their workforce in China.

Natural Gas Pressure Regulating Station in the North of Hangzhou

Natural Gas Pressure Regulating Station in the North of Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2025 - Aerial photo taken on February 23, 2025 shows the natural gas pressure regulating station in the north of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang province, China. Since February 10, 2025, China has imposed additional tariffs on some imported goods originating in the United States. A 15 percent tariff was imposed on imports of liquefied natural gas originating in the United States. According to the data of the General Administration of Customs, China's LNG imports from the United States in 2024 will be 4.1584 million tons, accounting for 5.4% of the total imports in the same period, ranking fifth among China's LNG suppliers. The amount of imports was 17.18 billion yuan, with an average of about 4,131 yuan per ton.

Natural Gas Pressure Regulating Station in the North of Hangzhou

Natural Gas Pressure Regulating Station in the North of Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2025 - Aerial photo taken on February 23, 2025 shows the natural gas pressure regulating station in the north of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang province, China. Since February 10, 2025, China has imposed additional tariffs on some imported goods originating in the United States. A 15 percent tariff was imposed on imports of liquefied natural gas originating in the United States. According to the data of the General Administration of Customs, China's LNG imports from the United States in 2024 will be 4.1584 million tons, accounting for 5.4% of the total imports in the same period, ranking fifth among China's LNG suppliers. The amount of imports was 17.18 billion yuan, with an average of about 4,131 yuan per ton.

Natural Gas Pressure Regulating Station in the North of Hangzhou

Natural Gas Pressure Regulating Station in the North of Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2025 - Aerial photo taken on February 23, 2025 shows the natural gas pressure regulating station in the north of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang province, China. Since February 10, 2025, China has imposed additional tariffs on some imported goods originating in the United States. A 15 percent tariff was imposed on imports of liquefied natural gas originating in the United States. According to the data of the General Administration of Customs, China's LNG imports from the United States in 2024 will be 4.1584 million tons, accounting for 5.4% of the total imports in the same period, ranking fifth among China's LNG suppliers. The amount of imports was 17.18 billion yuan, with an average of about 4,131 yuan per ton.

Natural Gas Pressure Regulating Station in the North of Hangzhou

Natural Gas Pressure Regulating Station in the North of Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2025 - Aerial photo taken on February 23, 2025 shows the natural gas pressure regulating station in the north of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang province, China. Since February 10, 2025, China has imposed additional tariffs on some imported goods originating in the United States. A 15 percent tariff was imposed on imports of liquefied natural gas originating in the United States. According to the data of the General Administration of Customs, China's LNG imports from the United States in 2024 will be 4.1584 million tons, accounting for 5.4% of the total imports in the same period, ranking fifth among China's LNG suppliers. The amount of imports was 17.18 billion yuan, with an average of about 4,131 yuan per ton.

Natural Gas Pressure Regulating Station in the North of Hangzhou

Natural Gas Pressure Regulating Station in the North of Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2025 - Aerial photo taken on February 23, 2025 shows the natural gas pressure regulating station in the north of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang province, China. Since February 10, 2025, China has imposed additional tariffs on some imported goods originating in the United States. A 15 percent tariff was imposed on imports of liquefied natural gas originating in the United States. According to the data of the General Administration of Customs, China's LNG imports from the United States in 2024 will be 4.1584 million tons, accounting for 5.4% of the total imports in the same period, ranking fifth among China's LNG suppliers. The amount of imports was 17.18 billion yuan, with an average of about 4,131 yuan per ton.

Natural Gas Pressure Regulating Station in the North of Hangzhou

Natural Gas Pressure Regulating Station in the North of Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2025 - Aerial photo taken on February 23, 2025 shows the natural gas pressure regulating station in the north of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang province, China. Since February 10, 2025, China has imposed additional tariffs on some imported goods originating in the United States. A 15 percent tariff was imposed on imports of liquefied natural gas originating in the United States. According to the data of the General Administration of Customs, China's LNG imports from the United States in 2024 will be 4.1584 million tons, accounting for 5.4% of the total imports in the same period, ranking fifth among China's LNG suppliers. The amount of imports was 17.18 billion yuan, with an average of about 4,131 yuan per ton.

Natural Gas Pressure Regulating Station in the North of Hangzhou

Natural Gas Pressure Regulating Station in the North of Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2025 - Aerial photo taken on February 23, 2025 shows the natural gas pressure regulating station in the north of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang province, China. Since February 10, 2025, China has imposed additional tariffs on some imported goods originating in the United States. A 15 percent tariff was imposed on imports of liquefied natural gas originating in the United States. According to the data of the General Administration of Customs, China's LNG imports from the United States in 2024 will be 4.1584 million tons, accounting for 5.4% of the total imports in the same period, ranking fifth among China's LNG suppliers. The amount of imports was 17.18 billion yuan, with an average of about 4,131 yuan per ton.

Natural Gas Pressure Regulating Station in the North of Hangzhou

Natural Gas Pressure Regulating Station in the North of Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2025 - Aerial photo taken on February 23, 2025 shows the natural gas pressure regulating station in the north of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang province, China. Since February 10, 2025, China has imposed additional tariffs on some imported goods originating in the United States. A 15 percent tariff was imposed on imports of liquefied natural gas originating in the United States. According to the data of the General Administration of Customs, China's LNG imports from the United States in 2024 will be 4.1584 million tons, accounting for 5.4% of the total imports in the same period, ranking fifth among China's LNG suppliers. The amount of imports was 17.18 billion yuan, with an average of about 4,131 yuan per ton.

US: Multiple Wildfires Break Out In Western North Carolina

Three wildfires, Crooked Creek fire, North Fork fire, and Watson Place fire, broke out in McDowell County, Western North Carolina, prompting evacuation orders for some areas. As of 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, Crooked Creek fire has burned 250 acres with 15 percent contained.

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Growth in 2024

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Growth in 2024

QINGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2025 - Consumers shop at a supermarket in Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 15, 2025. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on the same day, China's total retail sales of consumer goods in 2024 will reach 48,789.5 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5 percent over the previous year.

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Growth in 2024

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Growth in 2024

QINGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2025 - Consumers shop at a supermarket in Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 15, 2025. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on the same day, China's total retail sales of consumer goods in 2024 will reach 48,789.5 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5 percent over the previous year.

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Growth in 2024

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Growth in 2024

QINGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2025 - Consumers shop at a supermarket in Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 15, 2025. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on the same day, China's total retail sales of consumer goods in 2024 will reach 48,789.5 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5 percent over the previous year.

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Growth in 2024

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Growth in 2024

QINGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2025 - Consumers shop at a supermarket in Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 15, 2025. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on the same day, China's total retail sales of consumer goods in 2024 will reach 48,789.5 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5 percent over the previous year.

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Growth in 2024

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Growth in 2024

QINGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2025 - Consumers shop at a supermarket in Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 15, 2025. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on the same day, China's total retail sales of consumer goods in 2024 will reach 48,789.5 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5 percent over the previous year.

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Growth in 2024

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Growth in 2024

QINGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2025 - Consumers shop at a supermarket in Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 15, 2025. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on the same day, China's total retail sales of consumer goods in 2024 will reach 48,789.5 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5 percent over the previous year.

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Growth in 2024

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Growth in 2024

QINGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2025 - Consumers shop at a supermarket in Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 15, 2025. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on the same day, China's total retail sales of consumer goods in 2024 will reach 48,789.5 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5 percent over the previous year.

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Growth in 2024

China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Growth in 2024

QINGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2025 - Consumers shop at a supermarket in Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 15, 2025. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on the same day, China's total retail sales of consumer goods in 2024 will reach 48,789.5 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5 percent over the previous year.