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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 12.04.2025.
It displays 29 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.04.2025 โข Day of Expo Opening and Tariff Relief for Smartphones
โจThe Osaka-Kansai Expo held its formal opening ceremony with Emperor Naruhito and PM Ishiba in attendance, who warned of a "divided world." The Expo begins fully tomorrow, with last-minute ticket purchases creating lines despite storm warnings. Ishiba's government rebuffed calls for tax cuts amid the continuing economic fallout from Trump's tariffs.
International news showed Ukraine receiving record financial support of ยฅ3.4 trillion from 50 countries, while a US special envoy proposed "joint management" for post-war Ukraine during talks with Putin.
By afternoon, a significant development emerged as smartphones were excluded from mutual US-China tariffs, saving Apple's iPhone from price increases. Earlier, Nikkei reported Apple and HP had halted exports from inland China to the US, showing the tariff war's substantial supply chain impacts despite the partial 90-day pause announced two days prior.
International news showed Ukraine receiving record financial support of ยฅ3.4 trillion from 50 countries, while a US special envoy proposed "joint management" for post-war Ukraine during talks with Putin.
By afternoon, a significant development emerged as smartphones were excluded from mutual US-China tariffs, saving Apple's iPhone from price increases. Earlier, Nikkei reported Apple and HP had halted exports from inland China to the US, showing the tariff war's substantial supply chain impacts despite the partial 90-day pause announced two days prior.
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00:51 (15:51)โขJapan-US Ministerial Talks Set Amid 125% Chinese Tariffs
โจThe newspapers report on trade war developments and diplomatic activities. Japan and the US are arranging ministerial-level talks next Thursday over Trump's tariffs (Kyodo News English). China has dramatically escalated the conflict by raising retaliatory tariffs on US goods to 125%, claiming American exports are no longer commercially viable at current levels (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). In diplomatic news, a US special envoy is meeting with Putin during a visit to Russia (Yahoo News Japan), while analysts question if any Japanese leader could effectively handle negotiations with Trump (The Japan Times).
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Leveraged-loan issuance shut down for 2 weeks amid record outflows from funds
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06:58 (21:58)โขUS Bond and Dollar Collapse Triggers Market Panic
โจThe newspapers report on the economic fallout from Trump's tariffs, with market turbulence intensifying. The US is experiencing a "selling shock" for the first time in 23 years as US Treasury bonds and the dollar plummet (Nikkei Shimbun). The leveraged-loan market has shut down for two weeks amid record fund outflows (Nikkei Asia). In political analysis, the Japan Business Press identifies First Lady Jill Biden as the "Class A war criminal" responsible for Trump's victory and the Democratic Party's collapse. Meanwhile, Japan-US ministerial talks on tariffs are scheduled for next week.
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10:13 (01:13)โขUkraine Aid Hits Record ยฅ3.4 Trillion
โจThe newspapers report on the record-high financial support for Ukraine, which has reached ยฅ3.4 trillion (approximately $34 billion) from 50 countries, marking the highest level since the conflict began (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, the economic fallout from Trump's tariffs continues to dominate coverage, with Japan and the US arranging ministerial-level talks next week (Kyodo News English). The financial markets remain in turmoil, with a "selling shock" of US Treasury bonds and the dollar described as the worst in 23 years (Nikkei Shimbun), shutting down the leveraged-loan market (Nikkei Asia).
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13:04 (04:04)โขOsaka Expo Opens Tomorrow
โจThe newspapers report on the eve of the Osaka-Kansai Expo opening on April 13, with local preparations in full swing and the official mascot "Myaku Myaku" featured in countdown displays (Nikkei Shimbun). In international news, Trump is described as "optimistic" about reaching a China trade deal despite defending his tariff policies (The Japan Times), while a US special envoy has held peace discussions with Putin (Yahoo News Japan). The Japan Business Press continues its political analysis of Trump's victory, attributing it to First Lady Jill Biden.
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15:19 (06:19)โขUS Envoy Proposes Post-War Ukraine "Joint Management"
โจThe newspapers report on a new development in Ukraine peace negotiations, with a US special envoy proposing "joint management" of post-war Ukraine (Yahoo News Japan). This diplomatic initiative comes as the Osaka-Kansai Expo prepares to open tomorrow, with local preparations and the "Myaku Myaku" mascot featured prominently in countdown displays (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, Trump continues defending his tariff policies while the White House portrays him as "optimistic" about reaching a trade deal with China (The Japan Times).
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China and Japan said Saturday they have held technical talks over Beijing's ban on Japanese seafood imports, which was imposed in August 2023 following the discharge of treated radioactive water into the sea from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.
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Dignitaries including Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attended the opening ceremony for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka on Saturday, a day before the long-anticipated event opens its doors to the public.
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18:35 (09:35)โขOsaka Expo Opening Ceremony Draws Emperor and PM
โจThe newspapers report on the opening ceremony for the 2025 Osaka World Exposition being held today, ahead of the full public opening tomorrow. Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attended the formal ceremony (The Japan Times, Kyodo News English). Meanwhile, a domestically-produced quantum computer is scheduled to be unveiled at the Expo in August by Osaka University and ULVAC (Nikkei Shimbun). Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate with a spring storm threatening through April 13 (Yahoo News Japan).
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22:34 (13:34)โขApple Halts China-US Exports Amid Tariff Storm
โจThe newspapers report on the opening of the Osaka Expo, with Prime Minister Ishiba warning about global division during the ceremony attended by Emperor Naruhito (The Japan Times, Kyodo News). In economic news, Apple and HP have halted exports from inland China to the US in response to Trump's tariff policies, potentially disrupting global supply chains (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, a university survey indicates expected US inflation has reached 6.7% (Yahoo News Japan).
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