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27.09.2025

The Day of the Spreading Tariff Impact

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 27.09.2025.

It displays 18 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

27.09.2025The Day of the Spreading Tariff Impact
On September 27, Japanese media continued to detail the broadening impact of US President Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs, with reports from Nikkei Shimbun in the late morning highlighting that these tariffs now affect approximately 720 "derivative products," including construction machinery and tableware, expanding beyond initial expectations. Earlier in the day, the ongoing LDP leadership election maintained its prominence, with discussions focusing on the candidates' approaches to economic policy and social security, as reported by Yahoo News Japan. Separately, the investigation into stock account hijacking, possibly via household TV receivers, remained a recurring topic in the news.
27.09.2025
01:13

01:15 (16:15)Trump's Pakistan Embrace

Japanese media continues to monitor President Trump's proposed 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals, with discussions noting the potential for Japan to be spared (The Japan Times). New reports highlight Trump's overtures to Pakistan, potentially straining US-India relations (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, there's attention on a judicial decision regarding the Okawara false charge case (Yahoo News Japan) and ongoing analysis of the Nikkei stock market (Nikkei Shimbun).
02:31
自民党総裁選は国際情勢が激変するなかでのリーダー選びになる。トランプ米大統領は戦後の世界が重視してきた自由貿易体制を壊しにかかる。日本周辺で軍事力を使って現状の秩序を自国優位な形に変えようとする中国、北朝鮮、ロシアが連携を深める。外交のかじ取りを誰に託すかは、世界の秩序や平和の維持を左右する。 「なかなか手ごわい大統領」(高市早苗前経済安全保障相)、「非常に厳しい、タフな大統領だ」(茂木敏充前幹…
02:31 (17:31 in your timezone)
05:10
1985年のプラザ合意から40年。独裁政権による弾圧と内戦で発展が遅れたカンボジアで、ドルに淘汰されつつあった現地通貨「リエル」は今、デジタル技術をてこに息を吹き返す。米国と中国のはざまで通貨や金融政策の主導権をどう保つか。現在のアジアが直面する課題にいち早く向き合ってきたカンボジア国立銀行(中央銀行)総裁、チア・セレイ氏に聞いた。 若い意志とデジタルが力 カンボジア中銀は2020年にデジタル通貨…
05:10 (20:10 in your timezone)
07:36

07:38 (22:38)Cambodia's Dollar Dependence

Japanese media continues to follow President Trump's proposed 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals, with discussions noting the potential for Japan to be spared (The Japan Times). Meanwhile, new reports indicate consideration of a "sub-capital" concept by a national advisory body (Yahoo News Japan), while another emphasizes the risks of excessive dollar dependence, advocating for national currency development in Cambodia (Nikkei Shimbun). Trump's overtures to Pakistan also remain a focus (Nikkei Asia).
07:53
08:53
10:10
10:45

10:46 (01:46)Trump's Tariffs Bypass Japan

Japanese media continues to report on President Trump's proposed 100% pharmaceutical tariffs, with discussions now indicating Japan and the EU may be exempt (The Japan Times). Meanwhile, the Ishin party shows willingness for coalition talks (Yahoo News Japan). Previously, the risks of excessive dollar dependence in Cambodia were highlighted (Nikkei Shimbun), along with Trump's overtures to Pakistan (Nikkei Asia).
11:16
証券会社の顧客口座が乗っ取られた事件で、口座への不正アクセスに一般家庭のテレビ用受信機が悪用された疑いがあることが捜査関係者への取材で分かった。サイバー犯罪集団のアクセスを経由する「踏み台」となった可能性がある。警察当局は一部の受信機を回収し、実態解明を進める。 証券口座が乗っ取られ株式が無断で売却・購入される被害は2025年に入り目立ち始め、1〜8月の不正売買は累計約6770億円に上る。顧客の…
11:16 (02:16 in your timezone)
12:10
13:01

13:03 (04:03)TV Boxes Hijack Stock Accounts

Japanese media reports on the police investigation into stock account hijacking potentially utilizing household TV receivers, with substantial fraudulent trading already reported this year (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, discussions continue around the lack of clear future vision for social security in the current leadership election (Yahoo News Japan). Trump's pharmaceutical tariffs and Pakistan overtures remain ongoing topics (The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia).
13:52
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16:40

16:42 (07:42)Doctors Without Borders Pause Gaza Work

Japanese media continues to report on the ongoing police investigation into stock account hijacking potentially utilizing household TV receivers, with fraudulent trading reaching significant figures this year (Nikkei Shimbun, The Japan Times). Separately, Doctors Without Borders has temporarily suspended operations in Gaza (Yahoo News Japan), while reflections on Iwo Jima's history are also noted (Huffington Post Japan).
16:58
19:25

19:26 (10:26)Foreign Policy Debated in Japan's Leadership Race

Japanese media continues to report on the police investigation into stock account hijacking possibly utilizing household TV receivers, with fraudulent trading reaching significant figures this year (Nikkei Shimbun). Additionally, the LDP leadership election's foreign policy positions are being analyzed (Yahoo News Japan), while reflections on Iwo Jima's history also continue (Huffington Post Japan). Trump's pharmaceutical tariffs remain a topic (The Japan Times).
19:51
トランプ米政権による鉄鋼・アルミニウム関税が企業に想定外の負担をもたらしている。米政府は鉄やアルミを素材に使う製品を「派生製品」として課税対象にし、これまでに建設機械から食器まで約720品目を指定した。対象品は段階的に増やしている最中で、あらゆる業界に影響は広がる。 派生製品では税がかかる仕組みが複雑だ。まず製品全体を鉄・アルミを使った部分とそれ以外の部分に分け、鉄・アルミ部分の調達価格に50%…
19:51 (10:51 in your timezone)
22:28

22:30 (13:30)US Tariffs Snare Global Industries

Japanese media continues to report on the unanticipated burden of Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs, now impacting approximately 720 "derivative products" from construction machinery to tableware (Nikkei Shimbun, The Japan Times). Concurrently, the LDP leadership election is drawing attention as the candidates' movements are scrutinized a week before the vote (Yahoo News Japan). Reflections on Iwo Jima's history also persist (Huffington Post Japan).