07:38â¢Global Trade Disarray
âšJapanese media are intensifying their focus on the nation's economic landscape, both domestically and globally. New reports highlight President Trump's tariffs creating confusion and chaos in global commerce (The Japan Times), while domestically, listed companies are now disclosing wage increase rates to investors (Yahoo News Japan). This economic discussion builds on reports of the Nikkei's year-long high, despite declining growth expectations, partially due to Trump's policies (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, social concerns persist regarding the expansion of xenophobia and stricter regulations for foreign residents (Huffington Post Japan, Japan Business Press).