Political News(2025/04/18)
In the tariff negotiations, Minister Akazawa said, "Japan's position has been conveyed and we will move forward with the next negotiations."
2025-04-18 22:26:00
Regarding the tariff measures taken by the Trump administration, Minister of Economic Revitalization Akazawa returned to the United States on the 18th after completing the first round of Japan-U.S. negotiations. He said that he had conveyed Japan's position and indicated his intention to continue working on the issue in a manner that is in line with the national interest.
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After completing tariff negotiations, Minister Akazawa returns to Japan and says, "Japan's position has been conveyed."
2025-04-18 21:44:00
Regarding the tariff measures taken by the Trump administration, Minister of Economic Revitalization Akazawa returned to the United States on the 18th after completing the first round of Japan-U.S. negotiations. He said that he had conveyed Japan's position and indicated his intention to continue working on the issue in a manner that is in line with the national interest.
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Finance Minister Kato to visit US to attend G20; final arrangements for Japan-US finance ministers' meeting to be made on 24th
2025-04-18 21:27:00
Finance Minister Kato, who will be visiting the United States from April 22 to attend the G20 (Group of 20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, is set to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent on the 24th local time. Discussions are expected to take place on areas such as foreign exchange.
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Prime Minister responds to calls from ruling and opposition parties for tax cuts: "Consumption tax is important as a source of revenue"
2025-04-18 20:40:00
Amid calls from both the ruling and opposition parties for cash payments and tax cuts, Prime Minister Ishiba stated that as a responsible political party, he intends to seek the understanding of the people, citing the increasing importance of consumption tax as a source of funds for social security.
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The House of Representatives is deliberating on a new bill to make the Science Council of Japan an independent corporation.
2025-04-18 18:35:00
A new bill that would make the Science Council of Japan an independent corporation from the state while providing it with necessary financial support has begun deliberation in the House of Representatives.
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How will Japan respond to Trump tariffs? What is the reaction to the Japan-US negotiations?
2025-04-18 17:49:00
Japan-US tariff negotiations have begun in earnest. How will Japan respond to the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration? We have summarized the responses of the minister in charge.
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Ruling and opposition parties to hold renewed debate on handling of corporate and group donations after Golden Week
2025-04-18 17:03:00
Regarding the handling of corporate and group donations, the heads of political reform from the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan met and agreed to hold another forum for discussion between the ruling and opposition parties in early May, after the Golden Week holidays.
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After completing tariff negotiations, Minister Akazawa returns to Japan and says, "Japan's position has been conveyed."
2025-04-18 16:32:00
Regarding the tariff measures taken by the Trump administration, Minister of Economic Revitalization Akazawa returned to the United States on the 18th after completing the first round of Japan-U.S. negotiations. He said that he had conveyed Japan's position and indicated his intention to continue working on the issue in a manner that is in line with the national interest.
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Political funding issue: Former House of Councillors President Yamazaki of the former Abe faction: "Ignorant of the refund system"
2025-04-18 15:45:00
Regarding the issue surrounding political fundraising parties held by LDP factions, former Chairman Yamazaki Masaaki of the former Abe faction, who attended the House of Councillors Political Ethics Committee, explained that he was unaware of the system by which excess amounts over quotas were refunded.
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Revised law passed to restrict visits with parents when child abuse is "suspected"
2025-04-18 15:27:00
In order to strengthen measures to prevent child abuse, a law has been passed that allows restrictions on meetings between children temporarily placed in child consultation centers and their guardians if there is a high risk of adverse effects from such meetings even at the stage of "suspection" of abuse.
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"Active Cyber Defense" Bill Begins Deliberations in the House of Councillors
2025-04-18 14:46:00
Deliberations on a bill to introduce "active cyber defense" to prevent cyber attacks before they occur began in the House of Councillors on the 18th, and Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized that the "secrecy of communications" guaranteed by the Constitution will be thoroughly respected when the bill is implemented.
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Komeito leader Saito continues to call for tax cuts and cash benefits
2025-04-18 13:40:00
Regarding the fact that a supplementary budget bill is not expected to be compiled in the current Diet session, Komeito leader Saito stated that his party's position that tax cuts are necessary, taking into account rising prices, remains unchanged, and that he will continue to push for their realization with an eye toward the next Diet session.
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"We need to respond to tariff measures" - CDP announces summary of emergency economic measures
2025-04-18 12:28:00
Citing the need for a swift response to rising prices and the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has compiled an emergency economic package that includes the abolition of the provisional gasoline tax rate from July and financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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How will Japan respond to Trump tariffs? What is the reaction to the Japan-US negotiations?
2025-04-18 11:56:00
Japan-US tariff negotiations have begun in earnest. How will Japan respond to the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration? We have summarized the responses of the minister in charge.
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Following ministerial negotiations on tariffs, Prime Minister Ishiba says "There is still a gap between Japan and the US"
2025-04-18 11:52:00
Following the first ministerial negotiations held on the 17th (Japan time) regarding the tariff measures of the Trump administration, Prime Minister Ishiba pointed out that there is still a gap in positions between Japan and the United States. He emphasized that the government will continue to work together as a united front to address this issue as a top priority.
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Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare to "reconsider measures to raise basic pensions after assessing socio-economic conditions"
2025-04-18 11:24:00
Regarding the measure to boost basic pensions by utilizing employee pension reserves, which was not included in the pension system reform-related bill, Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Fukuoka said that he would reconsider the measure after assessing future socio-economic conditions, and emphasized his intention to continue making efforts to submit the bill.
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Legislative Council to hold first meeting on 21st to review retrial system
2025-04-18 10:56:00
Regarding the system of retrials, or the retrial of cases, the first meeting of a subcommittee of the Legislative Council was held on the 21st of this month, and discussions will begin on amending the law to revise the system.
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The bill to abolish the temporary gasoline tax rate was submitted to the House of Representatives by the CDP alone.
2025-04-18 10:47:00
As gasoline prices continue to rise, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has submitted a bill to the House of Representatives on its own to abolish the provisional gasoline tax rate from July of this year in order to reduce the burden on people's lives. The bill states that the provisional gasoline tax rate will be abolished from July of this year in order to protect people's lives and the economy from the rise in gasoline prices.
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Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities April 17, 2025
2025-04-18 09:49:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities April 17, 2025)
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How will Japan and the US proceed with the next round of “Trump tariff” negotiations?
2025-04-18 08:36:00
Regarding the US tariff measures, Minister of Economic Revitalization Akazawa held his first Japan-US negotiations and agreed to aim for an agreement as soon as possible. The Japanese government plans to carefully examine the US demands ahead of the next round of negotiations and find areas where both sides can come to an agreement. Meanwhile, President Trump stated, "We are not in a hurry," indicating that he is not in a hurry to reach results or make compromises.
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How will Japan and the US proceed with the next round of “Trump tariff” negotiations?
2025-04-18 06:09:00
Regarding the US tariff measures, Minister of Economic Revitalization Akazawa held his first Japan-US negotiations and agreed to aim for an agreement as soon as possible. The Japanese government plans to carefully examine the US demands ahead of the next round of negotiations and find areas where both sides can come to an agreement. Meanwhile, President Trump stated, "We are not in a hurry," indicating that he is not in a hurry to reach results or make compromises.
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