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Banks were the heaviest drag on the Topix, which declined as much as 4.3% as investors turned risk-off following Donald Trump’s announcement of a 24% levy on Japan.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the tariffs will deal a major blow to the world economy and be "dire for millions of people around the globe".

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Analysis-Trump tariffs may delay, but won't derail, Japan rate hikes
New U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump may delay, but likely won't derail, the Bank of Japan's plan to raise interest rates further as policymakers seek to avoid renewed yen falls that would worsen inflationary pressures.
Japan Lacks a ‘Viable Option’ for Retaliating to Trump’s Tariffs
Japan has refrained from talk of striking back at U.S. tariffs. Trade experts say that is because its inflation-strained economy limits its options.
Japan’s Bank Shares Plunge as Tariffs Hurt BOJ Rate Hike Outlook
A measure of Japanese bank shares plunged more than 7%, the most since August, as worries about the impact of harsher-than-expected US tariffs on Japan’s economy fueled bets the central bank may pause rate hikes.
Trump tariffs 'a race to the bottom', says first minister
Meanwhile, goods from the Republic of Ireland will be hit with a 20% tariff as part of measures Trump has imposed on the EU. "What was announced yesterday is concerning, it creates instability," O'Neill told a press conference at Stormont.
Japan 10-year bond yield slumps after Trump imposes bigger-than-expected tariffs
Japan's 10-year government bond yield fell sharply on safe-haven bets amid worries that U.S. President Donald Trump's bigger-than-expected wall of tariffs would dampen the global economy.
Japan PM says Trump tariffs a 'national crisis'
US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Japanese goods are a "national crisis", Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday ahead of cross-party talks on mitigating the impact.
Japan could lose $17 billion in car exports due to US tariffs, says UN trade agency
Japan could lose $17 billion in car export potential in the U.S. following President Donald Trump's decision to introduce 25% tariffs on the automotive sector, the International Trade Centre said on Friday.
Japan’s Ishiba Calls Tariffs ‘National Crisis’ as Markets Spasm
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will meet Friday with opposition leaders to discuss responses to US tariffs following a report that the Japanese government is considering compiling an extra budget to fund relief measures for businesses and households.
Japan Bank Shares Hammered as Tariffs Ignite Fears About Global Growth
TOKYO (Reuters) - Shares of Japanese banks plunged on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs sparked fears of a downturn in global growth that could choke off a fragile recovery and delay rate increases in the world's fourth-largest economy.
Japan stocks extend declines as Trump tariffs roil markets, Nikkei falls over 3%
Asia-Pacific markets are set to extend declines, tracking steep losses on Wall Street after U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs rattled global markets.
Will Trump tariffs hurt ‘the average American?’ Here’s what a new poll found
Majorities of Democrats and independents — 85% and 56%, respectively — said jacking up tariffs will hurt Americans. But, Republicans were split, with a plurality, 39%, saying they will help and 29% saying they’ll hurt.
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Will Trump Tariffs Raise Prices for Xbox and PS5?
With the recent news of Trump's tariffs on foreign countries, the prices for the PS5 and Xbox Series consoles will take an impact.
BOJ's Ueda warns of hit to Japan economy from Trump tariffs
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank will scrutinise the impact of U.S. tariffs on the country's economy when setting monetary policy, warning the higher levies will likely weigh on global and domestic economic growth.
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Tariff announcement delays pre-orders for anticipated Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo is based in Japan, where President Trump imposed a 24% tariff that is set to go into effect next week. Generally, the cost of tariffs to companies is passed along to consumers, economists say. It is unclear whether Nintendo plans to increase the ...
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