1. The yen saw a sharp price swing against the dollar on Tuesday following the latest tariff remarks by US President Donald Trump. During Tokyo trading, the Japanese currency briefly fell after Trump said he’s considering a 25-percent levy on imports from Canada and Mexico. He said he could introduce the change from February 1.
2. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has congratulated US President Donald Trump, saying he is sure “the best days of our alliance are yet to come.” Netanyahu thanked Trump for his efforts in helping free Israeli hostages in Gaza. Three hostages were released by Hamas a day earlier, under a six-week ceasefire deal brokered by the US and others. 3. The mother of a Japanese woman who was abducted by North Korea says she hopes new US President Donald Trump will rescue her daughter and other abductees from North Korea. Yokota Sakie, who is 88 years old, issued a statement after Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday.
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