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Trump's Tariff Tactics Ignite Trade War; Japan Invests $1 Trillion

2/9/2025

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In just two weeks of his second term, President Trump has stirred the pot with a bold 10% tariff on Chinese imports and is eyeing tariffs on Taiwan semiconductors. Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba is stepping up, promising to boost Japan's investment in the U.S. to a staggering $1 trillion and foster closer energy collaboration.

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In just two weeks of his second term, President Trump has stirred the pot with a bold 10% tariff on Chinese imports and is eyeing tariffs on Taiwan semiconductors. Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba is stepping up, promising to boost Japan's investment in the U.S. to a staggering $1 trillion and foster closer energy collaboration.