US foreign policy
- Tariffs, Critical minerals, Malaysia, Cambodia, Japan, Thailand, International trade, Global economy, Business, US foreign policy, US news, World news, Vietnam, South Korea, Trump administration
What – if anything – did Asian countries get out of Donald Trump’s whirlwind tour?
Uncertainty surrounds the signing of this week’s trade deals amid the failure to secure reciprocity from the U…
- Canada, Tariffs, Critical minerals, Mark Carney, Japan, Artificial intelligence (AI), International trade, Xi Jinping, US foreign policy, US news, China, G7, Donald Trump
The Guardian view on Trump and China: stepping back from the brink, but not solving problems | Editorial
Though the US president’s meeting with Xi Jinping appears to have staved off a global trade war, this is far f…
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Trump lands in South Korea amid deadlocked trade talks over $350bn deal on tariffs
US president to be presented with replica royal gold crown before meeting his South Korean counterpart, Lee Ja…
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Japanese PM promises golden age in relations with US during Trump visit
Sanae Takaichi says she will nominate Trump for peace prize as two leaders sign agreement on rare earthsWhat a…
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Japan’s new PM will hope the Abe effect endears Trump to her at crucial talks
Sanae Takaichi leads a minority government and needs a successful meeting with the US president on Tuesday. Th…
- Tariffs, Trump tariffs, Japan, Automotive industry, Business, US foreign policy, World news, Asia Pacific, Donald Trump
‘Terrible fuel efficiency, no right-hand drive’: why trade deal won’t warm up Japan to American cars
Few vehicles like the Ford F-150 pick-up make it to Japan – as well as being made for the wrong side of the ro…
- Trump tariffs, Tariffs, Japan, Economics, International trade, Global economy, Business, US foreign policy, US news, Nikkei, Stock markets, World news, Asia Pacific, Donald Trump, FTSE
Markets rally after Trump announces tariff deal with Japan
US president says Japanese imports will face 15% levy instead of threatened 25%, prompting reports of a simila…
- Qatar, Pakistan, Iran's nuclear programme, Japan, Foreign policy, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, US foreign policy, US news, Nuclear weapons, United Nations, World news, Middle East and North Africa, Iran
Alarm in Middle East over US strikes on Iran amid fears of widening conflict
Leaders of UAE, Qatar and Oman criticise attack and urge de-escalation as EU and UN call for immediate diploma…
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Malfunctions, overreactions and a steep learning curve: wargaming a Chinese attack on Taiwan
First civilian-led military simulation bringing together teams from the US, Taiwan and Japan revealed a series…
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Trump signs executive order to clear way for Nippon-US Steel deal
Companies hail ‘historic partnership’ to bring ‘massive investment’ but details of agreement remain unclearDon…
- Steel industry, Trump tariffs, Tariffs, Japan, Economics, European Union, US foreign policy, Trump administration
Trump’s 50% tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum come into effect
Trading partners around the world express anger including Mexico which buys more steel out of the US than it s…
- Trump tariffs, Trade and development, Rachel Reeves, Ursula von der Leyen, Japan, Brazil, Europe, Australian politics, US foreign policy, Anthony Albanese, US economy, South Korea, Trump administration, Donald Trump
World reacts to Trump’s sweeping ‘liberation day’ tariffs – video
Leaders around the world have reacted with a mix of a mix of confusion and concern after Donald Trump announce…
- Japan, US foreign policy, US news, North Korea, World news, Asia Pacific, China, Trump administration, Donald Trump, US politics
Japan to deploy long-range missiles able to hit North Korea and China
Planned missiles on Kyushu said to be part of ‘counterstrike capabilities’, as fears grow over US security pac…
- Steel industry, Japan, US foreign policy, US news, Asia Pacific, China, Trump administration, Donald Trump
Trump and Japanese PM Ishiba talk tariffs and vow to stand against Chinese ‘aggression’
Leaders praise each other at White House but president warns Japan could face tariffs if it doesn’t cut US tra…
- Nobel peace prize, Cold war, Japan, US national security, US foreign policy, Barack Obama, Nuclear weapons, United Nations, Russia, Donald Trump
The Guardian view on arms control: essential to prevent the total devastation of nuclear war | Editorial
Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today we look at why an unqualified bel…
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China ‘testing us’ across the region, Biden tells leaders at Quad summit
US president is recorded on hot mic singling out Beijing, saying it ‘continues to behave aggressively’ in area…
- Japan, US foreign policy, US news, Nuclear weapons, World news, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Israel
US ambassador to skip Nagasaki bomb commemoration over Israeli exclusion
City’s mayor says Israel not invited because of risk of protests at event honouring victims of 1945 nuclear bl…
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Dynamic in South China Sea is changing through growing US and Japan ties, says Philippines president
Ferdinand Marcos Jr says building trilateral ties vital, after the three countries criticise China’s ‘dangerou…
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Japanese leader asks US to overcome ‘self-doubt’ about global leadership
Fumio Kishida warns of risks from China in address to Congress and says Japan determined to do more to share r…
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Cherry blossoms, steak and Paul Simon: the Bidens put on a show for Japan’s PM
Fumio and Yuko Kishida honoured with state dinner to recognise ‘flourishing’ relationship between US and Japan…