A survey by a private researcher suggests that only about a quarter of firms expect positive effects from a possible cut in Japan’s consumption tax. Nearly half of respondents anticipate no impact.
Japan’s Trade Minister Akazawa Ryosei said he asked his US counterpart to make sure the latest developments on tariffs will not affect existing agreements between the nations.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Japan next week for talks with Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae. It will be his first visit to Japan since he took office.