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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MHLW Tax Reform Requests Cover Support for MCM Preparedness
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on August 26 unveiled its tax reform requests for FY2027, including potential measures tied to government efforts to bolster infectious disease preparedness with medical countermeasures (MCMs). The government plans to enhance and…
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