【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…
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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
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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.
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Air India and other carriers are waiting on hundreds of back orders for new jets
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日本経済新聞
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02:25⇢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).
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【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…
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Japan Business Press
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Risks of reliance on U.S. for security and AUKUS emerge amid election campaign
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06:32⇢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.
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Yahoo! Japan
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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.
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BREAKING NEWS: Rice prices in March rise 92.
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09:46⇢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).
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Yahoo! Japan
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日本経済新聞
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The Japan Times
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Yahoo! Japan
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12:02⇢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).
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Private equity funds and government push for more capital efficiency
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Yahoo! Japan
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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.
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As Pax Americana ends, China moves swiftly to fill regional void
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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16:26⇢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.
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Yahoo! Japan
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People planning to visit Mt.
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日本経済新聞
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…
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Yahoo! Japan
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18:35⇢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).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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20:35⇢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).
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Yahoo! Japan
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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.
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Yahoo! Japan
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23:53⇢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).