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Japan urges US to avoid higher tariffs ahead of top leaders’ meeting

Japan urges US to avoid higher tariffs ahead of top leaders’ meeting

Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s economy, trade, industry minister, meets in Washington with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick

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Rubio tells Arab ministers Iran war could last 'several more weeks': Report
07.03.2026

Rubio tells Arab ministers Iran war could last 'several more weeks': Report

US goal is not 'regime change', but signaled 'Washington wants different people running the country,' Rubio says, according to Axios

Former US President Biden says Trump administration does not have American values
07.03.2026

Former US President Biden says Trump administration does not have American values

'We are in a tough spot, folks—we've got an administration that doesn't share any of the values that we have and I don't think I'm exaggerating a little bit,' says Joe Biden

US reviewing 'a number of people' to lead Iran after war ends, White House says
07.03.2026

US reviewing 'a number of people' to lead Iran after war ends, White House says

American intelligence agencies reviewing names, but White House declines to name specific individuals

Canada pens new deal with Japan, including in trade, energy, defense
07.03.2026

Canada pens new deal with Japan, including in trade, energy, defense

Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks ties with other countries to lessen reliance on volatile US market

US stocks end week lower as fear index soars
07.03.2026

US stocks end week lower as fear index soars

Dow Jones loses 0.95%, S&P 500 1.33% and Nasdaq 1.59%, while fear index up 24.17%