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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 02.08.2025.
It displays 17 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.08.2025 ⇢ Tariff Waves Widened
⌨Japanese media maintained its strong focus on the global reverberations of US trade policies. Early reports emphasized world economies reeling from President Trump's tariffs, with initial assessments pointing to gains for the UK and Trump, and losses for South Korea.
As the day progressed, specific details emerged, notably the shock of a 39% US tariff on Switzerland and "punitive" measures targeting Brazil and Canada. This international trade narrative was intertwined with US domestic developments, including the President's order to dismiss the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief, a move potentially linked to recent employment statistics.
Domestically, ongoing concerns about Prime Minister Ishiba's precarious political base remained a consistent, albeit secondary, storyline. A new, prominent domestic theme also developed, highlighting the severe summer drought and persistent extreme heat across Japan, requiring public vigilance. Toyota's strategic shift in supply chains was also noted amidst the evolving global trade landscape.
As the day progressed, specific details emerged, notably the shock of a 39% US tariff on Switzerland and "punitive" measures targeting Brazil and Canada. This international trade narrative was intertwined with US domestic developments, including the President's order to dismiss the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief, a move potentially linked to recent employment statistics.
Domestically, ongoing concerns about Prime Minister Ishiba's precarious political base remained a consistent, albeit secondary, storyline. A new, prominent domestic theme also developed, highlighting the severe summer drought and persistent extreme heat across Japan, requiring public vigilance. Toyota's strategic shift in supply chains was also noted amidst the evolving global trade landscape.
02.08.2025
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00:08⇢Global Tariff Shockwaves
⌨Japanese media continues to focus on the global impact of US trade policies. Newspapers report world economies are reeling from President Trump's tariffs, with initial takeaways suggesting wins for the UK and Trump, but losses for South Korea (The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia). This comes amid an employment statistics shock in the US, increasing pressure on the Federal Reserve for further interest rate cuts (Nikkei Shimbun). Domestically, Prime Minister Ishiba's political base continues to waver (Japan Business Press).
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Yahoo! Japan
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トランプ関税で「標的」となった国に動揺が広がっている。スイスは周辺の欧州連合（EU）を大きく上回る39%を突きつけられた。国際的な金取引の影響で対米貿易黒字が実体経済以上に膨らんだ。高税率を引き上げられたカナダやブラジルはトランプ米大統領と政治的なあつれきを抱える。
スイス政府は1日の声明で「深い遺憾」を表明した。米国はスイスからの輸入品に対し、4月に提示した31%を大幅に上回る39%の関税を課…
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Yahoo! Japan
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02:52⇢Tariff Reverberations Across Nations
⌨Japanese media continues to highlight the global impact of US trade policies, with new reports detailing the shock of a 39% US tariff on Switzerland, alongside "punitive" measures for Brazil and Canada (Nikkei Shimbun). World economies are reportedly reeling from these tariffs, which show gains for the UK and Trump, but losses for South Korea (The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia). The US President also ordered the dismissal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief (Yahoo News Japan). Domestically, Prime Minister Ishiba's political base remains precarious (Japan Business Press).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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08:13⇢Tariff Shockwaves Deepen
⌨The prevailing focus in Japanese media remains the global fallout from US trade policies. Reports detail continued shock over the 39% US tariff on Switzerland, along with "punitive" measures affecting Brazil and Canada (Nikkei Shimbun). World economies are reportedly reeling from these tariffs, which show gains for the UK and Trump, but losses for South Korea (The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia). Domestically, Prime Minister Ishiba's political base continues to face challenges (Japan Business Press). A new development highlights significant summer drought concerns (Yahoo News Japan).
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【バンコク=赤間建哉】トヨタ自動車は東南アジア最大の生産拠点であるタイで中国の部品メーカーからの調達を拡大する。2028年から現地生産する新型の電動車に部品を採用する。電気自動車（EV）の普及に伴い力をつけた中国メーカーを取り込み、コスト競争力を高める。日系企業を主軸としてきた東南アジアの日本車サプライチェーン（供給網）に大きな転機となる。
タイでは長らく新車販売の9割のシェアを日本車が占めてき…
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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【ワシントン=飛田臨太郎】トランプ米大統領は1日、ロシアの高官が核兵器使用を示唆したのに対し、原子力潜水艦をロシア近海へ派遣するよう命じた。ウクライナ停戦を巡りロシアに追加制裁を科すと脅してもプーチン大統領が気にするそぶりすら見せず、トランプ氏としても弱腰の姿勢を示せない事情がある。
トランプ氏はSNSで原潜2隻を「適切な地域」に送るよう命じたと明らかにした。ホワイトハウスで記者団に「米国民を守…
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Yahoo! Japan
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17:06
日本経済新聞
米国が各国への関税を一斉に引き上げる。重商主義に転じた超大国は経済ルールを一方的に書き換え、戦後80年で自由貿易体制は崩れた。21世紀に来航した「黒船」におびえるのではなく、奇貨として改革に挑めるかが問われる。
「大国間の戦略競争や保護主義の台頭が我々に成長モデルの変革を迫っている」。ベトナムの最高指導者トー・ラム書記長は5月、2030年までにグローバルな自国企業を20社育成する野心的な目標を掲…
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17:08⇢Trump Tariffs Reshape Global Trade
⌨Japanese media continues to grapple with the profound implications of US trade policy, particularly the looming "Trump tariffs" and their challenge to the post-war free trade system, forcing a reassessment of growth strategies reliant on the US market (Nikkei Shimbun). Domestically, an established political party faces growing distress due to an aging support base, highlighting challenges to its long-term viability (Yahoo News Japan).
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Japan Business Press
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Yahoo! Japan
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