Estimates show 6 Japanese automakers facing up to $21bn more in U.S. levies
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 20.02.2025.
It displays 35 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
20.02.2025 ⇢ Day Ukraine Shield Cracked While Schools Changed Path
⌨The morning headlines centered on Trump's characterization of Zelenskyy as a dictator, marking a significant shift in U.S.-Ukraine dynamics from previous days' diplomatic tensions. Japan conducted its first direct Taliban talks since 2021, while hosting discussions on tariff exemptions.
Currency markets responded to Trump's policies, pushing the yen to 149 against the dollar. The Bank of Japan governor met with the Prime Minister ahead of G20, suggesting monetary policy adjustments.
Education reform dominated afternoon coverage, with private school subsidies reaching 457,000 yen per student. The Japan Innovation Party's acceptance of the proposal triggered discussions about potential shifts from public to private education. Budget committee talks remained stalled due to ongoing funds scandal investigations, connecting to previous days' parliamentary deadlock.
Currency markets responded to Trump's policies, pushing the yen to 149 against the dollar. The Bank of Japan governor met with the Prime Minister ahead of G20, suggesting monetary policy adjustments.
Education reform dominated afternoon coverage, with private school subsidies reaching 457,000 yen per student. The Japan Innovation Party's acceptance of the proposal triggered discussions about potential shifts from public to private education. Budget committee talks remained stalled due to ongoing funds scandal investigations, connecting to previous days' parliamentary deadlock.
20.02.2025
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02:08 (17:08)⇢Mazda, Subaru Brace for Trump's Tariff Punch
⌨The newspapers report on potential U.S. auto tariffs of 25%, with estimates showing six Japanese automakers facing combined impacts of 3 trillion yen, particularly affecting Mazda and Subaru due to their high U.S. export ratios (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). A cold wave warning comes ahead of the three-day weekend (Yahoo News Japan).
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【クラクフ（ポーランド南部）=田中孝幸】ロシアの侵略を受けるウクライナのゼレンスキー大統領が政治的な窮地に陥っている。ロシアが停戦協議でウクライナの早期の大統領選実施を促し、トランプ米大統領も同調したためだ。ロシアは同氏の退陣による親ロシア政権の樹立を目指している。
公職者の汚職などを背景に、ゼレンスキー氏の支持率は低下している。現状では大統領選を実施した場合に同氏が敗北するとの見方が広がってお…
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【クラクフ（ポーランド南部）=田中孝幸】ロシアの侵略を受けるウクライナのゼレンスキー大統領が政治的な窮地に陥っている。ロシアが停戦協議でウクライナの早期の大統領選実施を促し、トランプ米大統領も同調したためだ。ロシアはゼレンスキー氏の退陣による親ロシア政権の樹立を目指している。
公職者の汚職などを背景に、ゼレンスキー氏の支持率は低下している。現状では大統領選を実施した場合に同氏が敗北するとの見方が…
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05:08
China eyes Ukraine peacekeeping role as a stepping stone toward a new world order
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Japan Business Press
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Yahoo! Japan
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08:45 (23:45)⇢Xi Seeks Seat at Peace Table
⌨The newspapers report on Xi Jinping's diplomatic push to join Trump and Putin in shaping a new world order through Ukraine peace talks (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, heavy snowfall continues along the Sea of Japan coast (Yahoo News Japan), while corporate reforms see management positions facing unprecedented demotions (Nikkei Shimbun). A new rice crisis emerges despite bureaucratic efforts to control the situation (Japan Business Press).
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Yahoo! Japan
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09:57
Japan has urged the Taliban to respect human rights as the two sides met in Tokyo, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, during the first known visit to the country by members of the hard-line Islamist group since its takeover of Afghanistan in 2021.
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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11:18 (02:18)⇢Taliban in Tokyo While Ukraine Bonds Crack
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's characterization of Zelenskyy as a dictator, marking new tensions in U.S.-Ukraine relations (Japan Times). Japan conducts first direct talks with Taliban representatives since 2021, focusing on human rights concerns (Kyodo News). Meanwhile, Xi Jinping continues diplomatic efforts to position China in potential Ukraine peace negotiations alongside Trump and Putin (Nikkei Asia).
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【ワシントン=飛田臨太郎】トランプ米大統領が大統領選で掲げた公約の5割超に着手した。不法移民の排除や関税の引き上げ、連邦政府改革など署名した大統領令は100本を超えた。ウクライナやガザの停戦実現にも力を入れる一方、スピード重視の姿勢は他国とのあつれきや政権混乱といった火種を抱えるリスクもはらむ。
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トランプ氏は20日で就任から1カ月を迎える。政治家の経験がないまま大統領に就いた1期目の…
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12:29
E-commerce giant JD.com's foray into industry set to heat up competition
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13:08 (04:08)⇢Fukushima Soil Safety Meets AI Price Tag
⌨The newspapers report on Fukushima's soil safety concerns amid reconstruction efforts (Huffington Post Japan), while Trump's shifting stance toward Zelenskyy reshapes Ukraine's war options (Japan Times). New iPhone 16e maintains premium pricing due to AI features (Nikkei Shimbun). In China, antitrust scrutiny extends over Meituan as JD.com enters food delivery market (Nikkei Asia), while Japan faces severe cold wave ahead of holidays (Yahoo News Japan).
13:14
Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto is arranging a visit to the United States to ask the U.
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Yahoo! Japan
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15:51
外国為替市場で円高・ドル安がじわじわと進んでいる。20日の東京市場で対ドルの円相場は一時1ドル=150円台と2024年12月上旬以来およそ2カ月ぶりの高水準を付けた。日銀の追加利上げ観測の次に円高圧力になったのは、ウクライナ情勢と米連邦準備理事会（FRB）による資産圧縮の減速観測という欧米からの風だ。
「外交やトランプ関税の影響を受けづらいと見られている日本の円が買われている」。三井住友銀行の鈴…
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Freeing of nearly 300 foreigners this month belies scale of human trafficking
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外国為替市場で円高・ドル安がじわじわと進んでいる。20日の東京市場で対ドルの円相場は一時1ドル=149円台と2024年12月上旬以来およそ2カ月ぶりの高水準を付けた。日銀の追加利上げ観測の次に円高圧力になったのは、ウクライナ情勢と米連邦準備理事会（FRB）による資産圧縮の減速観測という欧米からの風だ。
「外交やトランプ関税の影響を受けづらいと見られている日本の円が買われている」。三井住友銀行の鈴…
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Yahoo! Japan
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16:12 (07:12)⇢Yen Climbs as Muto Seeks Tariff Shield
⌨The newspapers report on active currency movements, with the yen strengthening to 149 against the dollar amid Trump policy uncertainties (Nikkei Shimbun). Trade negotiations intensify as Japan's Minister Muto plans U.S. visit seeking tariff exemptions (Kyodo News). In regional developments, Thailand increases efforts to rescue human trafficking victims from Myanmar (Nikkei Asia), while South Korea's Yoon faces first hearing in insurrection trial (Japan Times).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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20:03
高校授業料の無償化を巡る自民、公明両党と日本維新の会の協議が大詰めを迎えている。実現すれば家庭の経済状況にかかわらず、希望する高校へ進学する一助になる。無償化で先行する自治体では私立志向が高まり、「公立離れ」に拍車がかかった。公立・私立全体で高校教育の質をどう向上させていくかが課題になる。
「行きたい高校」への進学後押し
自民、公明両党は19日、高校授業料の無償化を巡る合意文書案を日本維新の会に…
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Yahoo! Japan
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22:04 (13:04)⇢School Fees Fall While Budget Stalls
⌨The newspapers report on stalled budget talks due to a funds scandal investigation (Japan Times), while negotiations over high school tuition fee abolition reach final stages. The Japan Innovation Party appears to broadly accept the proposal, though concerns emerge about potential shifts from public to private schools, raising questions about overall education quality (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan).
23:01
The yen strengthened to around a two-month high against the U.
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