Japan could move to bolster weak yen, which U.S. president criticizes as 'unfair'
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 09.04.2025.
It displays 36 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
09.04.2025 ⇢ The Day Tariffs Spiraled
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Trump's sweeping tariffs officially took effect overnight, with Japan facing 24% duties while China received a cumulative 104%. By morning, Japanese markets responded with sharp declines, extending the previous day's volatility despite Tuesday's historic Nikkei rebound.
Japan positioned itself among the first countries to enter negotiations, with its government formally requesting the US drop these "regrettable" tariffs. The economic impact quickly spread domestically with concerns about household food prices emerging.
By midday, China dramatically escalated the conflict by announcing additional 50% duties on US goods, bringing their total retaliatory tariff to 84%. This immediate counter-measure transformed what began as Trump's unilateral action into a rapidly spiraling trade war.
Meanwhile, domestic concerns continued with 24,000 users applying for refunds from the recent ETC system failure, while discriminatory language surrounding decontaminated soil sparked social discourse.
09.04.2025
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02:10⇢Yen Defense Looms As BOJ Feels Trump Tariff Pressure
⌨The newspapers report on escalating U.S.-Japan trade tensions, with Trump's tariff proposals potentially pressuring the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates to strengthen the yen (Nikkei Asia). Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations continue, with both countries having appointed lead negotiators after an Ishiba-Trump phone call (Japan Times, Kyodo News). The Japanese government is also considering revisions to its basic pension increase proposal (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, EU deliberations on banning carbon fiber in automobiles could significantly impact Japanese manufacturers (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Asian suppliers to HP, Dell and more reckon with a deeper, longer trade war
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【ニューヨーク=佐藤璃子】8日の米株式市場でダウ工業株30種平均は続落し、前日比320ドル（0.8%）安の3万7645ドル（速報値）で終えた。前日比での上げ幅が一時1400ドルを超える場面もあったが、米政権が9日に中国に追加関税を上乗せすると発表したことを受けて下落に転じた。
S&P500種株価指数も79ポイント安の4982と約1年ぶりに5000の大台を割った。関税政策が世界経済の落ち込みや貿易…
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Japan Business Press
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Yahoo! Japan
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09:14⇢Trump's 104% China Tariffs Begin
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's tariffs now going into full effect, with 104% duties on Chinese goods and negotiations with 70 other countries raising global recession concerns (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). This "second phase" of mutual tariffs is forcing rapid supply chain adaptation by major tech companies including Apple and Samsung (Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, George Glass has been confirmed as the new U.S. ambassador to Japan (Kyodo News). Some analysts speculate Trump may be deliberately causing stock market crashes either to reduce inequality or government debt (Japan Business Press).
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The Japan Times
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Yahoo! Japan
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The Japan Times
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12:04⇢Trump's 24% Japan Tariffs Officially Begin
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's tariffs now officially taking effect, with Japan among the first countries to enter negotiations with the US (Japan Times, Kyodo News English). The 24% tariffs on Japanese goods are proceeding despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. Meanwhile, Japan's agriculture minister has announced plans to release rice reserves monthly until summer to address domestic supply concerns (Yahoo News Japan). Global markets remain anxious about potential recession as Trump's 104% tariffs on China and duties on 70 other countries impact supply chains (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia).
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9日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は急反落し、下げ幅は一時1300円を超え、節目の3万2000円を割った。日本株の反発局面は二日と持たなかった。トランプ米政権が対中国で104%の関税を9日発動すると発表し、投資家心理が冷え込んだ。米中の報復関税が激化する中、iPhoneの中国生産が多い米アップルもやり玉に挙がるなど、中国でモノづくりを手掛ける企業の先行きに暗雲が垂れ込めている。
9日午前の東京株式…
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The Japan Times
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White House waits for countries to put forward best offers to reduce trade deficits
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White House waits for countries to put forward best offers to reduce trade deficits
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Yahoo! Japan
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13:21⇢Trump's 24% Japan Tariffs Begin
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's sweeping tariffs now in full effect, with Japan facing 24% duties while China faces a cumulative 104% (Japan Times, Kyodo News, Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia, Yahoo News Japan). Japan is among the first countries engaging in negotiations with the US to reduce trade deficits, as the White House awaits countries' best offers. Meanwhile, a feature on end-of-life planning discusses a "shukatsu snack bar" where people can reflect on death while lying in coffins, challenging taboos around mortality discussions (Huffington Post Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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17:07⇢ETC System Failure Affects 24,000 Users
⌨The newspapers report on a significant Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system failure, with 24,000 users now applying for refunds (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, Trump's 24% tariffs on Japanese goods have officially taken effect, with Japan among the first countries to enter negotiations to reduce trade deficits (Japan Times, Kyodo News, Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Some analysts speculate Trump may be deliberately causing market volatility to address inequality or reduce government debt (Japan Business Press), while discourse on end-of-life planning continues with "shukatsu" coffin experiences challenging death taboos (Huffington Post Japan).
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東京証券取引所は投資家向け広報（IR）の体制整備を上場企業に義務化する。今夏にも上場企業が従うべきルールを定めた「企業行動規範」に盛り込む。IRの担当役員や担当部署を置くことを求め、説明会や資料の充実も促す。投資家との対話を通じ、中長期の株価上昇を意識した経営を定着させる。
企業行動規範の「順守すべき事項」にIR体制の整備に関する新たな項目を設ける。近くパブリックコメント（意見募集）を始め、7月…
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The Japan Times
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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20:12⇢Asia Stunned By Trump Tariff Implementation
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's tariff implementation causing shockwaves across Asia. Japan is among the first countries negotiating to reduce trade deficits with the US (Japan Times, Kyodo News, Nikkei Asia). The "tariff shock" may impact Japanese dinner tables according to local media (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, discussions about discrimination and bias surrounding decontaminated soil are occurring, with a former town mayor revealing difficult decisions regarding interim storage facilities (Huffington Post Japan). The Tokyo Stock Exchange will now require listed companies to establish investor relations departments, with penalties for non-compliance (Nikkei Shimbun).
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日本経済新聞
【北京=塩崎健太郎】中国政府は9日、米国からのすべての輸入品に50%の追加関税を課すと発表した。すでに発表している34%の報復関税に上乗せして84%の税率とする。10日午後0時1分（日本時間同日午後1時1分）に発動する。
トランプ米政権が…
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Japan has conveyed its "extreme regret" over the reciprocal tariffs imposed by U.
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Beijing demands Washington cancel its 104% duties as trade war spirals
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Beijing demands Washington cancel its 104% duties
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Beijing demands Washington cancel its 104% duties
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