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10.04.2025

Trump Tariff Pause Reversal Day

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 10.04.2025.

It displays 42 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

10.04.2025Trump Tariff Pause Reversal Day

Markets whipsawed violently as Trump announced a surprising 90-day pause on tariffs for most nations while increasing China's rate to 125%. The Nikkei responded with its second-largest gain in history, surging 9.1% (2,894 points) to close at 34,609 yen as investors who had sold short rushed to cover positions.

Beijing immediately countered with 84% retaliatory tariffs on all US imports, escalating the trade war despite the broader global reprieve. ASEAN criticized US tariff policies but pledged not to retaliate.

The EU joined Japan in suspending retaliatory measures during this 90-day window. Japan's government labeled the temporary reprieve "positive" while Fast Retailing founder Tadashi Yanai dismissed Trump's tariffs as "irrational" and predicted they "won't last."

By early evening, market optimism faded as the Dow plunged over 1,000 points, reflecting persistent investor anxiety despite the tariff pause.

10.04.2025

00:31China Hikes Tariffs to 84%

The newspapers report on escalating retaliatory tariffs in the US-China trade war, with China announcing an 84% tariff on all US imports, adding 50% to previously announced 34% duties (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Japan has expressed "extreme regret" over reciprocal tariffs and formally asked the US to drop them (Kyodo News). There are growing concerns about serious impacts on the global economy from this trade war spiral (Yahoo News Japan), while Asia remains stunned by Trump's tariff strategy (Japan Times).
02:48
【ワシントン=高見浩輔】トランプ米大統領は9日、同日に全面発動した相互関税の一部について、90日間の一時停止を許可すると発表した。一方で中国にかける関税は125%に引き上げる。 自身のSNSで明らかにした。景…
02:48
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03:22

05:42Trump Pauses Global Tariffs, Ramps China to 125%

The newspapers report on a new development in Trump's tariff implementation. Trump has raised China tariffs to 125% while pausing additional tariffs on other countries at 10% for 90 days (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia, Yahoo News Japan). Trump criticized Beijing for showing "lack of respect" to world markets (Nikkei Asia). This development comes amid ongoing concerns about discrimination regarding decontaminated soil in Japan (Huffington Post Japan) and after Japan formally requested the US to drop reciprocal tariffs (Kyodo News).
08:59

09:28Markets Surge As Trump Pauses Global Tariffs

The newspapers report on a major development in Trump's tariff policy, as he halts higher tariffs on most nations while increasing China's rate to 125% (The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia, Japan Business Press). This decision has triggered a dramatic stock market rally in Japan, with the Nikkei average temporarily surging by 2,800 points and Tokyo stocks rising by over 2,000 points (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). Notably, Russia has been exempted from the reciprocal tariffs, with speculation about Trump's motives (Japan Business Press). One headline also mentions "torpedo bat," though its context is unclear (Huffington Post Japan).
11:33

11:35Markets Soar As Trump Pauses Tariffs

The newspapers report on a dramatic market surge following Trump's unexpected decision to pause his tariff plan for most nations. The Nikkei index jumped 9%, while Taiwan's Taiex also soared 9% and South Korea's KOSPI rose 5% (Nikkei Asia, Yahoo News Japan). Tokyo stocks temporarily gained over 2,800 points (Yahoo News Japan). However, concerns remain about potential "financial warfare" involving US Treasury bonds (Nikkei Shimbun). The Japan Times notes that despite this reversal for most countries, higher tariffs remain in place for some nations.
11:42
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13:51China Slaps 84% Retaliatory Tariffs on US

The newspapers report on China's announcement of retaliatory tariffs of 84% on all U.S. imports as the trade war intensifies (Kyodo News English, Yahoo News Japan). This development follows Trump's recent decision to pause higher tariffs on most nations while maintaining increased tariffs on China (The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia). The financial markets remain concerned about potential "financial warfare" involving U.S. Treasury bonds following Trump's tariff pause (Nikkei Shimbun), which had previously triggered significant market rallies in Asian stock exchanges.
15:48
10日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は急反発した。終値は前日比2894円97銭(9.1%)高の3万4609円00銭だった。トランプ米大統領は相互関税の上乗せ部分について90日間の一時停止を許可すると発表。関税の応酬に伴う過度な景気減速懸念がひとまず和らぎ、主力株を中心に買い戻す動きが広がった。相場下落を見込んで空売りの持ち高を形成していた投資家が想定外の相場急上昇で「踏み上げ」(損失覚悟の買い戻し…
15:48

16:15Nikkei Surges 9% On Trump Tariff Pause

The newspapers report on Trump's dramatic tariff reversal, with Tokyo celebrating his 90-day suspension of mutual tariff increases (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun). This decision triggered a massive stock market rally, with the Nikkei average surging 9.1% (2,894 points) to close at 34,609 yen - the second-largest gain in history (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Investors who had previously sold short rushed to cover positions amid eased recession fears (Nikkei Shimbun). Despite this positive development, tensions remain high as China has imposed 84% retaliatory tariffs on all U.S. imports (Kyodo News).
16:31

18:24Nikkei Scores Second-Biggest Gain Ever On Trump Reversal

The newspapers report on Tokyo's stock market celebrating Trump's tariff reversal with a historic rally. The Nikkei average surged by 2,894 points (9.1%), marking the second-largest gain ever, closing at 34,609 yen (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan, The Japan Times). Meanwhile, ASEAN has criticized the US over tariffs but pledged not to retaliate, forming a task force to develop a "forward looking" policy (Nikkei Asia). Huffington Post Japan discusses how a 4-gram device attached to eyeglasses can be life-changing.
20:31

20:33Uniqlo Boss Slams Trump Tariffs As "Irrational"

The newspapers report on continuing discussion of Trump's tariff policies. Fast Retailing founder Tadashi Yanai has called Trump's tariff "irrational" and predicted it "won't last," while simultaneously dropping profit forecasts by 10 billion yen due to tariff concerns (Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, the Democratic Party for the People has submitted a "youth tax reduction bill" to parliament (Yahoo News Japan). Earlier reporting detailed Tokyo markets celebrating Trump's tariff pause with the second-biggest gain ever (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun).
20:40
【ブリュッセル=辻隆史】欧州連合(EU)のフォンデアライエン欧州委員長は10日、トランプ米大統領が相互関税の上乗せ部分の一時停止を許可したことを受け、15日発動予定の報復措置を90日間保留すると表明した。 EUは9日、米国による鉄鋼・アルミニウム製品への関税に対する報復措置の第1弾を15日に発動すると決めた。相互関税や自動車関税への報復措置に関しても欧州委員会が近く案を…
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【ニューヨーク=竹内弘文】10日の米株式相場は大幅反落して始まった。ダウ工業株30種平均の前日比下げ幅は一時1000ドルを超え、再び4万ドルを割り込んで推移している。前日にはトランプ米大統領が相互関税の上乗せ部分を一時停止すると発表し、ダウ平均は史上最大の上げ幅を記録したが、市場の不安心理は拭い切れていない。 半導体大手エヌビディアは一時6%安、アップルは同5%安となった。S&P500種…
23:23

23:25Markets Plunge Despite Tariff Reprieve

The newspapers report on market reactions to Trump's 90-day tariff reprieve. Despite Japan welcoming this "positive" development (Kyodo News), markets remain volatile with the Dow dropping over 1,000 points, falling below 40,000 again as investor anxiety persists (Nikkei Shimbun). Nvidia fell 6% and Apple 5%. Meanwhile, the EU has followed Japan's lead in suspending its retaliatory measures against the US (Yahoo News Japan), suggesting a coordinated pause in the escalating trade tensions.
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