Tokyo assesses areas to ease rules as Trump tariffs loom
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 15.04.2025.
It displays 32 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
15.04.2025 โข Day Google Faced Antitrust Order As Honda Shifts Production
โจThe Japanese Fair Trade Commission issued a historic exclusion order against Google for antitrust violations regarding smartphone search apps, marking the first such action against a major tech company in Japan. Japanese media closely tracked this regulatory development throughout the morning.
Honda revealed plans to increase US production to cover 90% of local sales within 2-3 years, shifting away from Canadian and Mexican manufacturing in response to Trump's threatened 25% vehicle tariffs. This continues the ongoing realignment of supply chains seen in previous days with Nintendo and Apple.
Auto stocks jumped across Asia as Trump considered potential tariff exemptions, offering a possible reprieve amid the escalating trade tensions that dominated coverage since early April. Meanwhile, Japanese retail businesses reported their first profit decline in four years due to stronger-than-expected consumer budget cutting, raising concerns about wage growth stagnation.
Honda revealed plans to increase US production to cover 90% of local sales within 2-3 years, shifting away from Canadian and Mexican manufacturing in response to Trump's threatened 25% vehicle tariffs. This continues the ongoing realignment of supply chains seen in previous days with Nintendo and Apple.
Auto stocks jumped across Asia as Trump considered potential tariff exemptions, offering a possible reprieve amid the escalating trade tensions that dominated coverage since early April. Meanwhile, Japanese retail businesses reported their first profit decline in four years due to stronger-than-expected consumer budget cutting, raising concerns about wage growth stagnation.
15.04.2025
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02:07 (17:07)โขJapan Reviews Auto Barriers As US Talks Loom
โจThe newspapers report on Japan's cautious approach to US trade negotiations as Trump tariffs loom. Japan is reviewing nontariff barriers on automobiles and agricultural products ahead of crucial talks (Nikkei Asia), while Prime Minister Ishiba emphasizes Japan won't rush to compromise (Kyodo News). Domestically, the Constitutional Democratic Party is experiencing internal conflict over consumption tax policies (Yahoo News Japan), while Tokyo's aging population crisis continues, with one in four residents now over 65, raising serious elderly care concerns (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Japan Business Press
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U.S. policy renews urgency to deepen economic ties within Southeast Asian bloc
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Yahoo! Japan
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06:48 (21:48)โขYouth Face Tougher Economy Than Ice Age Generation
โจThe newspapers report on Japan's economic challenges, with a focus on young workers. A "starting salary bubble" masks difficult wage growth prospects, inflation, and high housing prices that may make younger generations worse off than those who entered during the job ice age (Japan Business Press). The Ishiba administration faces economic policy decisions (Yahoo News Japan), while US Treasury Secretary proposes a Bretton Woods reform with three pillars for Japan negotiations (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump's tariff threats (Nikkei Asia).
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Yahoo! Japan
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09:55
Richard Armitage, a former U.
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09:56 (00:56)โขTrump Signals Auto Tariff Reprieve
โจThe newspapers report on US-Japan trade relations, with Trump floating a potential temporary reprieve for autos as parts tariffs loom (Japan Times). International figures are also in focus with former US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage's death (Kyodo News). Domestically, unstable atmospheric conditions are causing lightning risks in western and eastern Japan (Yahoo News). Economic concerns continue with the "starting salary bubble" masking difficult wage growth prospects for youth (Japan Business Press), while US Treasury Secretary's Bretton Woods reform plan includes three negotiation pillars with Japan (Nikkei Shimbun).
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HuffPost Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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11:39 (02:39)โขRetail Profits Slump From Budget Cutting
โจThe newspapers report on workplace changes in Japan, with a headline about providing allowances to colleagues when someone takes parental leave (Huffington Post). Economic concerns continue as retail businesses face their first profit decline in four years due to stronger-than-expected consumer budget-cutting and wage growth stagnation concerns (Nikkei Shimbun). In Fukushima, authorities have begun their second attempt to retrieve debris from the damaged nuclear plant (Yahoo News). Meanwhile, international trade issues persist with Trump potentially offering temporary relief from auto tariffs (Japan Times).
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Toyota, Hyundai suppliers rise, but rally could prove brief, says analyst
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Yahoo! Japan
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12:46
Richard Armitage, a former U.
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Yahoo! Japan
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13:31 (04:31)โขAuto Stocks Surge On Trump Tariff Exemption Talks
โจThe newspapers report on auto tariff developments with Trump considering exemptions, causing Asian auto stocks to jump (Nikkei Asia, Japan Times). The death of former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage at 79 is noted (Kyodo News). Weather forecasts predict summer-like temperatures across Kyushu to Kanto from April 17-19 (Yahoo News). Economic concerns continue with retail businesses facing profit declines due to consumer budget-cutting (Nikkei Shimbun) and discussion about providing allowances to colleagues when someone takes parental leave (Huffington Post).
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Yahoo! Japan
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15:42 (06:42)โขGoogle Hit With First Big Tech Search Exclusion Order
โจThe newspapers report on new trade and economic developments. Japan's Fair Trade Commission has issued its first exclusion order against a major IT company, finding Google in violation of regulations regarding its search function (Nikkei Shimbun). US tariffs are reportedly having a negative impact on Japanese agricultural, forestry, and fishery exports (Yahoo News Japan). These developments come amid ongoing coverage of Trump considering temporary auto tariff exemptions (Japan Times, Nikkei Asia) and workplace discussions about providing allowances to colleagues when employees take parental leave (Huffington Post).
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Yahoo! Japan
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PM Lawrence Wong to seek first mandate as ruling party leader
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Nikkei Asia
PM Lawrence Wong to seek first mandate as ruling party leader
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17:44 (08:44)โขGoogle Hit With Historic Exclusion Order
โจThe newspapers report on Singapore's upcoming general election on May 3, where Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will seek his first mandate as ruling party leader (Nikkei Asia). In Japan, the Fair Trade Commission has issued an exclusion order against Google, marking the first such action against a major IT company for violations related to its search function (Yahoo News Japan, Nikkei Shimbun). Previously reported issues continue, including discussions about providing allowances to colleagues when employees take parental leave (Huffington Post) and Trump considering temporary auto tariff exemptions (Japan Times).
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Japan's competition watchdog ordered Google LLC on Tuesday to stop unfairly pressuring smartphone makers to preinstall its search app in violation of the antitrust law.
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Yahoo! Japan
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Prime Minister Wong faces first test on May 3 as rising cost of living becomes key issue
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Yahoo! Japan
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Relocation from Mexico, Canada sought in face of Trump's tariffs
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Yahoo! Japan
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21:21 (12:21)โขGoogle Ordered To Stop Antitrust Practices
โจThe newspapers report on regulatory and trade developments affecting tech and automotive sectors. Japan's competition watchdog has ordered Google to stop unfairly pressuring smartphone makers to preinstall its search app, violating antitrust law (Kyodo News English). Honda is considering shifting production from Canada and Mexico to the US to counter Trump's 25% tariff on imported vehicles, aiming to meet 90% of US sales through local production within 2-3 years (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, Japan's Prime Minister has launched "Expo diplomacy" efforts (Yahoo News Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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