02:40โขTrump Slaps 24% Tariff On Japan
โจThe newspapers report on Trump's newly imposed tariffs, which will hit Japan particularly hard with a 24% rate, compared to the 10% baseline for all countries (Kyodo News English, The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). This is part of Trump's "reciprocal tariff" plan that targets what he calls "worst offenders," with China facing the highest tariff at 34%. A new domestic concern has emerged with reports of a record number of middle school students (26) being investigated for cannabis-related offenses (Yahoo News Japan), indicating a growing youth drug problem.