Policies in Japan
U.S. and Japan sign framework agreement to secure rare earth supply
On October 27, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed a framework agreement to secure the supply of critical minerals and rare earths for both countries. The agreement was signed at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo during President Trump’s visit to Japan.
According to the agre
Trump lands in Japan after trade deals with Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on October 27, the second stop on his Asia tour that will culminate a few days later with a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea.
Trump visited with Japan's Emperor N
Demonstration tests for social implementation of Level 4 autonomous trucks commenced in Japan
On October 21, Isuzu Motors Limited (“Isuzu”), Hino Motors, Ltd. (“Hino”), Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (“Mitsubishi Fuso”), and UD Trucks Corporation (“UD Trucks”), announced that they have begun comprehensive driving tests of autonomous trucks on the Shin-Tomei Expressway. For the tests, Toyota Tsusho
Trump signs framework agreement with Japan reducing most tariffs to 15%
On September 5, U.S. President Trump announced a new tariff framework agreement under which the U.S. will apply a baseline 15% tariff on nearly all Japanese imports entering the U.S., alongside separate some sector-specific treatment for automobiles and automobile parts; aerospace products; generic pharmaceuticals; a
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