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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Fourth COVID Shots for Older Adults and High-Risk People: LDP Project Team
Lawmakers of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) appear to see the need for a second COVID-19 booster for older adults and people with high risks of developing severe diseases, but not necessarily for all residents who received three doses.…
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