Japan unveils emergency economic steps to curb impact of U.S. tariffs

Japan's government on Friday unveiled a package of emergency economic measures to counter the adverse effects of U.S. President Donald Trump's higher tariffs, ahead of a second round of bilateral trade negotiations expected next week.The relief package consists of five pillars, including support for corporate financing and steps to stimulate consumption, in a bid to alleviate concern that the U.S. levies could weigh on Japan's exports, potentially taking a heavy toll on the broader economy.The government of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba also pledged to reduce gasoline and diesel prices by 1…READ FULL ARTICLE