Trade

Preventing a Global Trade War: Is It Too Late?

Under President Donald Trump's "America First" policy, the US has...
Under President Donald Trump's "America First" policy, the US has...

Free Trade: How to Push Against the Rise of Protectionism

Despite the US withdrawal from the TPP, trade agreements remain...
Despite the US withdrawal from the TPP, trade agreements remain...

A Softer Brexit? Overreaching EU? A Weaker Europe? UK, French and German Perspectives

Last year's Brexit vote in June seemed to widen a...
Last year's Brexit vote in June seemed to widen a...

A “Trump-Abe” Special Relationship? The State of Japan-US Relations

While President Trump touts “America First,” Prime Minister Abe seeks...
While President Trump touts “America First,” Prime Minister Abe seeks...

Glen S. Fukushima & US-Japan Cooperation

Renowned US-Japan trade expert Glen S. Fukushima shares his vision for the future of the relationship.
Renowned US-Japan trade expert Glen S. Fukushima shares his vision for the future of the relationship.

Donald Trump: His Strategy and Implications for Businesses

Mark Kennedy explains the impact of what a US President...
Mark Kennedy explains the impact of what a US President...

Why It’s So Hard to Meet the Standards for Japanese Consumer Goods

Saskia Rock investigates the influence of traditional culture on quality expectations.
Saskia Rock investigates the influence of traditional culture on quality expectations.

A Tipping Point for the New Japan

Are we looking in or out? A senior politician admits Japan is “insular,” but Yoshito Hori believes the country can make its own luck.
Are we looking in or out? A senior politician admits Japan is “insular,” but Yoshito Hori believes the country can make its own luck.