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05.04.2025

Day Tariff Calculus Reshapes Industry

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 05.04.2025.

It displays 29 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

05.04.2025Day Tariff Calculus Reshapes Industry

The escalating US-China trade war continued dominating Japanese media with China's retaliatory tariffs driving global market tumbles. After three days of massive selloffs, Tokyo stocks braced for further declines next week. Prime Minister Ishiba announced plans to speak directly with Trump about tariffs, signaling Japan's diplomatic response to what previous days' reporting called a "national crisis."

Japanese manufacturers began strategic restructuring with Nissan planning to shift some domestic production to the US to avoid Trump's punitive tariffs - the first concrete industrial response to the new trade reality. The controversial nature of Trump's tariff formula became a focal point of analysis, suggesting calculation methods rather than economic principles were driving policy.

Meanwhile, NATO's chief expressed interest in deepening defense-industrial ties with Japan, potentially signaling alignment with US interests. Prince Hisahito's university entrance marked a rare non-economic headline amid the ongoing South Korean political coverage of President Yoon's impeachment aftermath.

05.04.2025
00:01
【ニューヨーク=竹内弘文】4日の米株式市場でダウ工業株30種平均が一時前日比1700ドル超下げ、取引時間中としては2024年8月以来、約8カ月ぶりに3万9000ドルを下回る場面があった。トランプ米政権の相互関税に中国は報復関税で対抗。貿易戦争の激化に市場参加者はリスク回避を強め、相場の下げ止まりがみえない。 ダウ平均は前日3日にも1679ドル安と急落したばかり。2日のトランプ大統領による相互関税…
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02:44

02:46Dow Plunges Below 39,000 As China Retaliates

The newspapers report on a severe escalation in the US-China trade conflict, with the Dow Jones falling below 39,000 points for the first time in eight months, dropping over 1,700 points (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan, Nikkei Asia). This marks the second consecutive day of major declines following Trump's tariff announcements. China has now responded with retaliatory tariffs, further deepening market concerns. Federal Reserve Chair Powell has warned that Trump's trade policies could lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth (Nikkei Asia).
05:53

06:11Dow Plummets 2,200 Points In Historic Crash

The newspapers report on a major US stock market plunge with the Dow falling over 2,200 points, marking the third-largest drop in history amid escalating tariff tensions (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan, Nikkei Asia). Fed Chair Powell warned Trump's trade policies could trigger higher inflation and slower growth (Nikkei Asia). In South Korean politics, President Yoon Suk Yeol has been officially removed from office by the Constitutional Court, with anti-Japan politician Lee Jae-myung likely to become the next president, potentially souring the recently improved Japan-Korea relations (Japan Business Press).
09:25

10:18Global Stocks Tumble As China Retaliates

The newspapers report on the escalating trade war, with global stocks slumping after China retaliated with tariffs on US goods (The Japan Times, Yahoo News Japan), following the previous day's major Dow plunge. This led to worldwide market declines (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, the University of Tokyo announced plans to open its first new undergraduate department in 70 years in 2027, featuring all-English instruction to prepare students for complex global challenges (Kyodo News English).
11:00

12:45NATO Chief Seeks Practical Defense Ties With Japan

The newspapers report on NATO's interest in enhancing defense-industrial cooperation with Japan, with the NATO chief emphasizing practicality in these strengthening ties (The Japan Times). Prince Hisahito, second in line to Japan's throne, has entered the University of Tsukuba (Kyodo News English). Meanwhile, the escalating trade war continues to dominate financial news, with the Dow Jones losing 3,269 points weekly as markets respond to trade tensions (Nikkei Shimbun), while Fed Chair Powell has commented that US tariffs exceed expectations (Yahoo News Japan).
14:36
韓国で尹錫悦(ユン・ソンニョル)大統領が罷免された。「国交正常化後で最悪」と評された日韓関係を改善させた類いまれな突破力とブレない対日融和姿勢は金大中(キム・デジュン)元大統領とも重ねられた。自身もその高みを目指したものの、自らへの異論を時代錯誤の非常戒厳で封じようとしたあげく、志半ばで挫折した。 日本でも公開された韓国映画「オン・ザ・ロード〜不屈の男、金大中」は金大中氏の壮絶な生涯と政治家人生…
14:36
16:11
日産自動車が今夏にも、米国向け主力車の国内生産を一部現地生産に切り替える検討に入った。生産を担う福岡県の工場で減産し、輸出を回避してトランプ米政権が発動した追加関税の影響を抑える。生産移管は中小の部品サプライヤーに打撃となる。政府は国内の空洞化対策を急ぐ必要がある。 日産は多目的スポーツ車(SUV)「ローグ」の国内生産の一部を米国に移管する方向で検討している。ローグは米国の主力車で、福岡県にある…
16:11

16:12Japanese Automakers Shift Production to Dodge Trump Tariffs

The newspapers report on the continuing trade tensions between the US and Japan, with Prime Minister Ishiba planning to speak with Trump about tariffs in coming days (The Japan Times). Nissan is considering shifting some domestic production of its Rogue SUV to the US to avoid Trump's additional tariffs, which could impact small and medium-sized Japanese parts suppliers (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, South Korean political developments continue to make headlines, with former President Yoon's impeachment being described as a "complete defeat" on five contested points (Yahoo News Japan, Japan Business Press).
19:08

20:18Trump's Tariff Formula Sparks Debate Amid Market Turmoil

The newspapers report on Trump's controversial tariff calculation formula sparking debate (Huffington Post Japan), as Prime Minister Ishiba plans to discuss tariffs with Trump (Japan Times). Financial turmoil continues with Tokyo stocks expected to fall further next week (Yahoo News Japan), following Nikkei's report that Nissan plans to shift some US-bound production from Japan to America to avoid tariffs. Meanwhile, 47 people, mostly foreigners, were injured in a tour bus collision in western Tokyo (Kyodo News English).