Tariffs have been a defining feature of US trade policy under President Donald Trump’s second administration. Since Trump unveiled his “reciprocal” tariff policy in April 2025, the landscape has shifted repeatedly.In February 2026, the US Supreme Court invalidated tariffs imposed…
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Govt, Industry Agree to Boost Public-Private Policy “Dialogue” to Deepen Talks on Social Security Challenges
The Japanese government and the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries agreed on April 12 to hold more constructive talks to share the country’s social security challenges and deepen discussions on the issues, officials said. Government officials, including relevant ministers, and…
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