Tag: Japan
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President Trump’s Bold Reset of U.S. Trade Policy
Trump’s “Liberation Day” and the New Economic Doctrine of America First On April 2, 2025, President Donald J. Trump stood at the White House and declared what he called the “Declaration of Economic Independence.” Backed by sweeping policy changes, he unveiled a 10% universal tariff on all imports, along with country-specific penalties designed to target…
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Senate Bill Prohibiting US Investments in Covered Chinese Technologies
Senate Bill Prohibiting US Investments in Covered Chinese Technologies Garners Significant Bipartisan Support Introduction: A Bipartisan Push to Counter China On March 13, 2025, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Foreign Investment Guardrails to Help Thwart (FIGHT) China Act, a bipartisan legislative proposal aimed at restricting outbound U.S. investment in critical technologies that could strengthen…
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Nearly 50% of Japanese Executives Target U.S. Expansion
THE TRUMP EFFECT: Why Japanese Executives Are Doubling Down on U.S. Expansion In a recent survey of executives from 144 major Japanese companies, a striking trend has emerged: 30% are actively expanding operations in the United States, while another 20% are in the planning stages, exploring avenues for U.S. market entry. This momentum, sparked by…
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Japan’s Quest for Leading Semiconductor Technology
In recent years, Japan has been channeling significant resources and effort into advancing its semiconductor technology. Semiconductors, the tiny yet essential components found in countless electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, and cars, are the backbone of modern digital worlds. Japan’s ambitious actions aim to create not just cutting-edge semiconductor technology but also a comprehensive…