Major exporters face double whammy from currency fluctuations and US tariffs
00:20 (15:20 in your timezone)
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 02.07.2025.
It displays 37 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.07.2025 โข Day Debates Engaged and Workforce Shifted
โจJapanese media maintained a significant focus on US-Japan trade relations throughout the day, as President Trump continued his third day of threatening 35% tariffs on Japanese imports. This persistent pressure prompted several major Japanese car manufacturers to announce price increases in the U.S., reflecting the economic impact. Concurrently, editorial attention increasingly shifted towards domestic politics, with major outlets highlighting ongoing party leader debates in anticipation of the upcoming Upper House election. Discussions surrounding a consumption tax cut also gained prominence in the political conversation. A new development in addressing the severe labor shortage emerged, with logistics giant SBS Holdings planning to recruit foreign drivers from Indonesia, indicating a growing reliance on international workers across industries.
02.07.2025
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04:43
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04:43 (19:43 in your timezone)
04:43
Yahoo! Japan
04:43 (19:43 in your timezone)
04:51
Yahoo! Japan
04:51 (19:51 in your timezone)
05:35
July 9 deadline looms for negotiations and 'reciprocal' tariffs
05:35 (20:35 in your timezone)
05:36 (20:36)โขTrump's Tariff Threat Looms Over Japan Trade
โจJapanese media continues to highlight escalating US-Japan trade tensions, with President Trump explicitly casting doubt on a trade agreement and threatening tariffs of 30-35% (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia, The Japan Times). This intensifies previous reports of stalled negotiations. Domestically, a magnitude 5-minus earthquake was reported in Kagoshima's Toshima Village with no tsunami (Yahoo News Japan).
06:10
Japan Business Press
06:10 (21:10 in your timezone)
06:19
Yahoo! Japan
06:19 (21:19 in your timezone)
06:27
July 9 limit looms for negotiations and 'reciprocal' tariffs
06:27 (21:27 in your timezone)
08:20
Yahoo! Japan
08:20 (23:20 in your timezone)
08:49 (23:49)โขJapan Faces Tariff Deadline
โจJapanese media continues to prioritize the escalating US-Japan trade tensions, with President Trump explicitly expressing frustration and doubting a deal by the July 9 deadline. Key outlets report on the stalled negotiations and Trump's persistent threat of 30-35% tariffs on Japan (The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia, Nikkei Shimbun). Separately, Japan's Foreign Minister affirmed Japan's right to decide its defense strengthening (Yahoo News Japan).
09:40
Yahoo! Japan
09:40 (00:40 in your timezone)
10:23
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ๅฎนใ ใใใใ็ฌใ้ใซไธกๅฝใฆใผใถใผใซใใ้้ฃใฎๅฟ้
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10:23 (01:23 in your timezone)
10:41
Country takes more modest approach than China and US as labor crunch bites
10:41 (01:41 in your timezone)
10:42 (01:42)โขJapan-US Trade Standoff
โจJapanese media continues its focus on stalled US-Japan trade negotiations, with President Trump expressing frustration (The Japan Times). Alongside these ongoing discussions, a new editorial priority emerges: Japan's strategic approach to its labor crunch. Nikkei Asia reports on the country's specific need for pragmatic service robots, such as "cat-eared waiters," over more advanced AI humanoids, reflecting a practical solution to domestic challenges.
11:15
HuffPost Japan
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11:15 (02:15 in your timezone)
11:50
The Japan Times
11:50 (02:50 in your timezone)
11:50
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11:50 (02:50 in your timezone)
11:59
ๆฅๆฌ็ตๆธๆฐ่
11:59 (02:59 in your timezone)
12:07
Yahoo! Japan
12:07 (03:07 in your timezone)
12:07
Embattled leader has 15 days to present her case; MPs to elect new premier if she is removed
12:07 (03:07 in your timezone)
12:42
The Japan Times
12:42 (03:42 in your timezone)
12:42
Yahoo! Japan
12:42 (03:42 in your timezone)
12:43 (03:43)โขTrump Doubles Down on Tariffs
โจJapanese media continues to highlight the intensifying US-Japan trade tensions, with President Trump reiterating threats of a 35% tariff on Japanese imports (The Japan Times). Reflecting the impact of these potential measures, several major Japanese car manufacturers have publicly stated plans to increase prices in the U.S., indicating their inability to fully absorb expected tariff costs (Nikkei Shimbun). This underscores the persistent focus on the economic implications of the trade standoff.
14:17
Yahoo! Japan
14:17 (05:17 in your timezone)
15:01
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15:01 (06:01 in your timezone)
15:03 (06:03)โขLeaders Debate Future Paths
โจJapanese media has shifted focus towards domestic politics as the Upper House election approaches, with major news outlets covering the party leaders' debate (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). This new emphasis on internal affairs comes amidst continued reporting on President Trump's threat of a 35% tariff on Japanese imports (The Japan Times), indicating a dual focus on impending elections and persistent trade tensions.
15:19
ๆฅๆฌ็ตๆธๆฐ่
15:19 (06:19 in your timezone)
15:37
15:37 (06:37 in your timezone)
15:37
Yahoo! Japan
15:37 (06:37 in your timezone)
15:46
Yahoo! Japan
15:46 (06:46 in your timezone)
16:21
Yahoo! Japan
16:21 (07:21 in your timezone)
16:24 (07:24)โขParty Leaders Convene for Debates
โจJapanese media maintains a dual focus on domestic politics and international trade. Major outlets prominently feature the ongoing party leader debates in anticipation of the Upper House election, officially announced tomorrow (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). Simultaneously, President Trump's continued threat of 35% duties on Japanese imports remains a significant concern, highlighted by The Japan Times as he persists for a third day.
17:14
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ใ้ๅคๆ้ใ้ทใใฎใๅซใงๆฉใๅฎๅฎถใๅบใใใใๅธๆๆกไปถใซใใ้จๅฑใใชใใใไปๆฅใๆฐๅใง้ฝๅ
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17:14 (08:14 in your timezone)
17:39
17:39 (08:39 in your timezone)
17:40
Yahoo! Japan
17:40 (08:40 in your timezone)
17:42 (08:42)โขElection's Tax Debate
โจJapanese media remains focused on domestic politics as the Upper House election approaches. The Japan Times reports that a consumption tax cut has entered the political conversation ahead of the election (The Japan Times). This continues the broader discussion among major outlets regarding party leader debates (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan) related to the upcoming vote.
18:06
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18:06 (09:06 in your timezone)
20:34
Yahoo! Japan
20:34 (11:34 in your timezone)
20:36 (11:36)โขWorkforce Horizon Widens
โจJapanese media continues to highlight key domestic issues. While the consumption tax cut remains a political topic ahead of the Upper House election (The Japan Times), a new focus emerges on addressing the severe labor shortage. Logistics giant SBS Holdings plans to recruit 1,800 foreign drivers from Indonesia within a decade (Nikkei Shimbun), reflecting a growing reliance on foreign workers across industries. Social issues, such as same-sex marriage, also draw parliamentary attention (Huffington Post Japan).
21:10
Yahoo! Japan
21:10 (12:10 in your timezone)
21:45
Yahoo! Japan
21:45 (12:45 in your timezone)
22:16
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22:16 (13:16 in your timezone)
22:16
US automaker's sales plunge further as Chinese rival grows 42.5% after price cuts
22:16 (13:16 in your timezone)
23:30
Yahoo! Japan
23:30 (14:30 in your timezone)