18.04.2025

Inflation Relief Measures Day Under U.S. Tariff Shadow

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 18.04.2025.

It displays 33 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.04.2025 ⇢ Inflation Relief Measures Day Under U.S. Tariff Shadow

⌨Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.2% in March, driven by a dramatic 92% surge in rice prices, prompting government action. By mid-morning, officials announced a 10-yen reduction in gasoline prices and electricity/gas subsidies extending through September as inflation relief measures.

U.S.-Japan trade tensions continued as Trump reiterated opposition to Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, while Prime Minister Ishiba instructed acceleration of tariff countermeasures and sought "specific progress" in upcoming bilateral talks. This follows previous days' negotiations where Trump personally participated.

In domestic developments, Japan enacted an emergency animal shooting law responding to increased bear attacks and introduced new safety regulations requiring proper clothing for Mt. Fuji climbers. The morning was punctuated by a magnitude 5 earthquake in Nagano Prefecture, followed by a magnitude 4 aftershock, with authorities confirming no tsunami risk.

18.04.2025

00:57

日本経済新聞

Google広告で独占を認定米連邦地裁、検索に続き

【シリコンバレー=渡辺直樹】米グーグルのネット広告が反トラスト法（独占禁止法）に違反していると米司法省などが訴えた裁判で、米連邦地裁は17日、グーグルの3つのサービスのうち2つについて独占を認める一審判決を下した。グーグルは検索ビジネスを巡る別の独禁裁判でも一審で敗訴しており、事業分割を迫られる可能性がある。米首都ワシントンの郊外にあるバージニア州アレクサンドリアの連邦地裁の判事がグーグルの一…

00:57 (15:57 in your timezone)

01:06

Nikkei Asia

China's ban on Boeing deliveries likely a win for Indian airlines

Air India and other carriers are waiting on hundreds of back orders for new jets

01:06 (16:06 in your timezone)

02:22

日本経済新聞

関税交渉、重ならぬ国益米国「安保」で取引迫る

02:22 (17:22 in your timezone)

02:25 (17:25)⇢US Demands Security Concessions In Tariff Talks

⌨The newspapers report on continuing Japan-US tariff negotiations, with the US pushing for security-related concessions in exchange for tariff relief (Nikkei Shimbun). Trump described recent Japan-US talks as "productive" (Yahoo News Japan), while officials agreed to further discussions toward a quick deal (Kyodo News). In regional aviation news, China's ban on Boeing deliveries could benefit Indian airlines with existing airplane orders (Nikkei Asia). Human interest stories include coverage of communication between Myanmar newspaper delivery workers and Japanese readers (Huffington Post Japan).

04:56

日本経済新聞

トランプ氏、FRB議長は「一刻も早く解任」利下げ要求

【ワシントン=高見浩輔】トランプ米大統領は17日、自身のSNS投稿で、米連邦準備理事会（FRB）のパウエル議長を「一刻も早く解任すべきだ」と批判した。パウエル氏が前日の講演で早期利下げに慎重な姿勢を示したことに反発した。トランプ氏は「パウエルは欧州中央銀行（ECB）のようにずっと前に利下げをすべきだった。今こそ下げるべきだ」と要求した。「『遅すぎる』FRBのジェローム・パウエルはいつも遅すぎる…

04:56 (19:56 in your timezone)

05:22

日本経済新聞

トランプ氏、FRB議長の退任要求「後任検討」と米報道

05:22 (20:22 in your timezone)

06:04

Japan Business Press

トランプ関税で米国株はどこまで下がるのか？下値の目安や政府の株価対策を予想する

06:04 (21:04 in your timezone)

06:30

Nikkei Asia

Trump spurs doubts over Australia's $234bn nuclear submarine plan

Risks of reliance on U.S. for security and AUKUS emerge amid election campaign

06:30 (21:30 in your timezone)

06:32 (21:32)⇢Trump Rattles Markets and Defense Alliances

⌨The newspapers report on concerns over Trump's economic policies and their international impact. Several sources cover Trump-related economic uncertainty, including how proposed tariffs could affect US stocks and potential government stock price measures (Japan Business Press). Trump's reported demand for the Federal Reserve chair's resignation is also discussed (Nikkei Shimbun). In defense news, Trump's statements have raised doubts about Australia's $234 billion nuclear submarine plan under the AUKUS pact (Nikkei Asia), highlighting risks of US security dependence amid the election campaign.

07:37

Yahoo! Japan

日米交渉は「参考書」か各国注目

07:37 (22:37 in your timezone)

09:28

Kyodo News

Japan PM to forgo visit to war-linked Yasukuni shrine for spring rite

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided not to visit the war-linked Yasukuni shrine, a site that has long been a source of diplomatic friction with Japan's neighbors, during its spring festival next week, sources familiar with the plan said Thursday.

09:28 (00:28 in your timezone)

09:44

Kyodo News

Japan's core consumer prices up 3.2% in March on high rice prices

BREAKING NEWS: Rice prices in March rise 92.

09:44 (00:44 in your timezone)

09:46 (00:46)⇢Rice Prices Surge 92% Driving March Inflation

⌨The newspapers report on rising consumer prices in Japan. Core consumer prices increased 3.2% in March, driven significantly by record-high rice prices which surged 92% (Kyodo News English). Media also continues coverage of Japan-US negotiations, with Japanese sources noting these talks are being closely watched by other countries as "reference material" for their own potential negotiations (Yahoo News Japan). Previous reporting on Trump's economic policies remains prominent, including potential impacts of proposed tariffs on US stocks (Japan Business Press) and reports of Trump demanding the Federal Reserve chair's resignation (Nikkei Shimbun).

10:01

Yahoo! Japan

日米交渉「国難」打開は不透明

10:01 (01:01 in your timezone)

11:18

日本経済新聞

米国債を誰が売ったのか「容疑者」は伏兵ファンド勢

11:18 (02:18 in your timezone)

11:35

The Japan Times

Trump moves to levy Chinese vessels in trade war shakeup

11:35 (02:35 in your timezone)

12:00

Yahoo! Japan

露、北海道近海で軍事演習を通告

12:00 (03:00 in your timezone)

12:02 (03:02)⇢Trump Expands Tariffs To Chinese Vessels

⌨The newspapers report on escalating trade and geopolitical tensions. Trump has announced plans to levy tariffs on Chinese vessels as part of his trade war strategy (Japan Times). Media discusses who might be selling US Treasury bonds, identifying hedge funds as potential "suspects" (Nikkei Shimbun). Russia has notified Japan of military exercises near Hokkaido waters (Yahoo News Japan). Previous reporting on Trump's tariff impacts on US stocks (Japan Business Press) and Australia's nuclear submarine plan (Nikkei Asia) remains prominent, alongside coverage of Japan's 3.2% inflation driven by a 92% surge in rice prices (Kyodo News).

12:09

Nikkei Asia

Japanese companies accelerate carve-outs to post-financial crisis high

Private equity funds and government push for more capital efficiency

12:09 (03:09 in your timezone)

12:59

Yahoo! Japan

あすは「まるで夏」熱中症に注意

12:59 (03:59 in your timezone)

13:08

HuffPost Japan

沖縄テレビ「追記」の対応も

長崎放送、福島で「低線量被ばくが横たわる」と報道。記事の一部を削除も、ミスリードの恐れ

13:08 (04:08 in your timezone)

13:50

Kyodo News

Japan enacts emergency animal shooting law amid surge in bear attacks

Japan on Friday enacted a revised law to allow municipalities to authorize "emergency shootings" by hunters when dangerous animals enter populated areas amid a rising number of bear attacks.

13:50 (04:50 in your timezone)

13:59

Nikkei Asia

Southeast Asian nations face 'recalibration' challenge after Xi tour

As Pax Americana ends, China moves swiftly to fill regional void

13:59 (04:59 in your timezone)

14:07

Yahoo! Japan

トランプ氏日米交渉「優位」強調

14:07 (05:07 in your timezone)

16:24

Yahoo! Japan

柏崎刈羽県民投票条例案が否決

16:24 (07:24 in your timezone)

16:26 (07:26)⇢Japan Enacts Emergency Animal Shooting Law

⌨The newspapers report on Japan's response to public safety concerns with a new law allowing emergency shootings of dangerous animals amid increased bear attacks (Kyodo News). Environmental issues continue with coverage of controversies around radiation risk reporting, as Okinawa TV and Nagasaki Broadcasting faced criticism for misleading coverage about radiation in Fukushima (Huffington Post). Regional politics feature prominently with discussion of Southeast Asian nations' challenges balancing relationships as China expands influence following Xi's regional tour (Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, a referendum proposal on the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant was rejected (Yahoo News), while previous coverage of Trump's tariff policies continues.

16:33

Yahoo! Japan

赤沢氏が帰国言うべきこと言った

16:33 (07:33 in your timezone)

16:50

Kyodo News

Climbers of Mt. Fuji to be required to wear proper clothing

People planning to visit Mt.

16:50 (07:50 in your timezone)

17:07

The Japan Times

Trump reiterates opposition to Nippon Steel’s purchase of U.S. Steel

17:07 (08:07 in your timezone)

18:15

日本経済新聞

無人バス・タクシーに資金支援政府、全国10カ所で

政府は企業や自治体が無人のバスやタクシーの事業を展開しやすくするよう支援する。ドライバーが不要な「レベル4」の自動運転車を対象に、全国10カ所で車両の調達や交通インフラの整備にかかる費用を補助する。米国や中国などに比べて遅れている自動運転サービスの普及を促す。近く開くデジタル行財政改革会議で高度な自動運転の実用化に向けた方針を示す。秋をめどに10カ所程度の地域を選び、企業が2025年度内にビジ…

18:15 (09:15 in your timezone)

18:33

Yahoo! Japan

海自ヘリ事故遺体6人の身元特定

18:33 (09:33 in your timezone)

18:35 (09:35)⇢Trump Blocks Nippon Steel Deal

⌨The newspapers report on Trump's continued opposition to Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel (Japan Times), highlighting ongoing trade tensions. New safety regulations will require proper clothing for Mt. Fuji climbers (Kyodo News). The government plans to financially support autonomous bus and taxi services in ten locations nationwide to promote "Level 4" self-driving technology adoption, addressing Japan's lag behind the US and China in this sector (Nikkei Shimbun). Maritime Self-Defense Force authorities have identified the bodies of six personnel from a helicopter accident (Yahoo News).

20:07

Yahoo! Japan

父から性虐待最高裁が賠償認めず

20:07 (11:07 in your timezone)

20:16

日本経済新聞

ガソリン､物価高対策で10円下げ電気･ガス補助は7〜9月

20:16 (11:16 in your timezone)

20:25

Yahoo! Japan

地震情報

20:25 (11:25 in your timezone)

20:33

Yahoo! Japan

長野県で震度5弱津波の心配なし

20:33 (11:33 in your timezone)

20:35 (11:35)⇢Gas Prices Cut By 10 Yen In Inflation Relief Package

⌨The newspapers report on government economic relief measures, with gasoline prices to be reduced by 10 yen and electricity/gas subsidies continuing from July to September to counter rising prices (Nikkei Shimbun). A magnitude 5 earthquake has struck Nagano Prefecture, though authorities confirm there is no tsunami risk (Yahoo News Japan). Previous coverage continues on Trump's opposition to Nippon Steel's U.S. Steel acquisition (Japan Times), potential impacts of Trump's tariffs on U.S. stocks (Japan Business Press), and China's expanding regional influence in Southeast Asia (Nikkei Asia).

21:34

Yahoo! Japan

首相米関税対策の検討加速を指示

21:34 (12:34 in your timezone)

22:00

Kyodo News

Japan PM wants to see "specific progress" in next U.S. tariff talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday he wants to see "specific progress" in bilateral tariff negotiations with the United States, as the next round of ministerial talks is expected by the end of April.

22:00 (13:00 in your timezone)

23:52

Yahoo! Japan

長野県で震度4 津波の心配なし

23:52 (14:52 in your timezone)

23:53 (14:53)⇢Ishiba Seeks Concrete Progress In Upcoming Tariff Talks

⌨The newspapers report on Japan-US trade tensions, with Prime Minister Ishiba seeking "specific progress" in upcoming bilateral tariff negotiations by April's end (Kyodo News). This occurs amid ongoing opposition from Trump to Nippon Steel's purchase of U.S. Steel (Japan Times). Domestically, a magnitude 4 earthquake was reported in Nagano Prefecture with no tsunami risk (Yahoo Japan), while inflation relief measures continue with a 10-yen gasoline price reduction and electricity/gas subsidies from July to September (Nikkei Shimbun).

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