Japan potato import ban: Government cites 21 pests and schedules hearings in September Japan announces a potato import ban citing 21 pests and microbes. Hearings with farmers and officials start …
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Japan exports extend 11‑month growth streak in July as imports surge, pushing third straight trade deficit Japan exports rose for the 11th consecutive month in July, while imports jumped sharply—up …
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Japan dysprosium and yttrium imports plummet 80%, straining EV and chip supply
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Faces Severe Rare Earths Shortage as Chinese Export Controls Hit EV and Chip Supply Chains Japan’s rare earths supplies are collapsing amid Chinese export curbs; dysprosium and yttrium imports …
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Trump administration announces 15% tariff and price floor on polysilicon imports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTrump tariffs on polysilicon: US imposes 15% duty and price floor, targeting Chinese dominance US imposes 15% tariff and minimum price on polysilicon imports, targeting China’s dominance and reshaping supply …
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Asia oil imports pivot to Russia and the U.S. as Strait of Hormuz transit risks intensify Asia oil imports shift to Russia and the U.S. after Gulf hostilities, offsetting weaker …
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U.S. imports from Asia surge as retailers stockpile before July tariffs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. imports from Asia rise in June as retailers rush to beat July tariff increase U.S. imports from Asia rose in June as retailers and manufacturers accelerated purchases to avoid …
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Saindak Copper Mine Attacks Disrupt Pakistan Supply Routes, Threaten China Copper Imports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSaindak copper mine convoys stalled by militant attacks, threatening China’s copper imports Saindak copper mine supply routes in Balochistan have been repeatedly attacked, creating an effective “economic blockade” that risks …
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China Rebalances Oil Demand, Easing Global Price Shock from Strait of Hormuz Disruption China’s rapid rebalancing of oil demand helped temper a potential spike in crude prices after tanker traffic …
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Japan naphtha imports eased in May as US and Europe diversify supply
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan naphtha imports decline eased in May as buyers diversify toward U.S. and Europe Japan naphtha imports saw a year-on-year decline ease in May, government trade data showed, as buyers …
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China Crude Oil Imports Drop 29% in May as Refineries Cut Runs China crude oil imports fell 29% in May to an eight-year low as refiners scaled back processing amid …