08:23⇢Tokara Islands Quake
⌨Japanese media is reporting on a significant magnitude 5.5 earthquake that impacted the Tokara Islands, with local news detailing the seismic activity (The Japan Times, Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, discussions persist on global trade implications, particularly concerning US President Trump's proposed 40% tariff on transshipping, prompting wariness in export-focused nations like Vietnam and renewed examination of the "China Plus One" strategy (Nikkei Asia, Japan Business Press, Nikkei Shimbun).