The US trade representative says Washington is set to raise import tariffs to 15 percent from 10 percent, a move that could affect Japan and many other countries. The levies replace some of the previous tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which were struck down by the Supreme Court last week.
Senior US and Iranian officials wrapped up their nuclear talks on Thursday in Geneva. The Iranian side described the session as “one of the most serious” exchanges they have had.
Private-sector weather firms in Japan have released their latest forecasts for when the buds on cherry trees in the country will start to open this spring.