Japan pledges 'all possible measures' for Hormuz safety ^0%

The Japan Times - By JIJI, Bloomberg - 4/18/2026, 7:57 AM

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan will take "all possible measures" to improve the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. "It is essential that stability in the Strait of Hormuz is restored as soon as possible and that the freedom and safety of navigation for vessels of all nations is ensured," Takaichi said to world leaders who were... more

China’s latest move on trade is a massive cut to car tariffs ^91.4%

Los Angeles Times - By Bloomberg - 5/22/2018, 2:40 PM

China will cut the import duty on passenger cars to 15%, further opening a market that has been a chief target of the U.S. in its trade fight with the world’s second-largest economy. The Finance Ministry said Tuesday the levy will be lowered effective July 1 from the current 25% that has been in place for more than a decade, boosting... more