The Japan-US tariff negotiations kicked off in Washington on Wednesday (April 16). US President Donald Trump personally met with Japanese Minister of Economic Development Ryo Akazawa, who is of a lower rank than him, which was regarded as an unusual move.
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In the executive order on the so-called "reciprocal tariffs" signed by Trump earlier this month, the tariff rate for Japan was set at 24 percent, which triggered the dissatisfaction of the Japanese government.
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Japan's population stood at about 123.8 million as of Oct. 1, 2024, down about 550,000 from a year earlier and down for 14 straight years, highlighting labor shortages and growing problems financing social security amid a shrinking tax base.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Japan does not plan to make major concessions and will not rush to reach a deal in ongoing tariff talks with the United States.
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In the face of the plan of the United States to impose import tariffs on copper products, the South Korean government called on the United States to take measures conducive to the investment and business of South Korean enterprises in the United States, so as not to hinder investment activities of South Korean enterprises in the United States.
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Turkish and foreign military representatives are meeting to discuss security in the Black Sea following a possible ceasefire agreement between Ukraine and Russia.
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Syria has announced the establishment of diplomatic relations with South Korea.
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On the morning of April 4th local time, the South Korean Constitutional Court announced the impeachment of President Yoon Seok yeol, who was removed from the presidency, becoming the second president in South Korean constitutional history to be removed from office after Park Geun hye.
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A South Korean trade delegation left for the United States on Tuesday to focus on coordinating steel and auto tariffs.
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Indonesia is prepared to temporarily accommodate Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
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To counter the threat posed by Russia, the UK plans to expand its fleet of attack submarines and invest in nuclear deterrence forces as part of its new defense strategy, sending a signal to Moscow.
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