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Japan, U.S., South Korea Strengthen Alliance Amid Tariff Talks

7/18/2025

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In Tokyo, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba exuded optimism about securing a beneficial tariff agreement with the U.S. before the looming August 1 deadline. Simultaneously, Japan, the U.S., and South Korea strengthened their security alliance against threats from North Korea and China. Meanwhile, rising food prices pushed Japan's core consumer prices up by 3.3% in June.

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In Tokyo, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba exuded optimism about securing a beneficial tariff agreement with the U.S. before the looming August 1 deadline. Simultaneously, Japan, the U.S., and South Korea strengthened their security alliance against threats from North Korea and China. Meanwhile, rising food prices pushed Japan's core consumer prices up by 3.3% in June.