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Trump vows 25% tariff on goods from Iran 'business’ partners
Japan Times | English | News | Jan. 14, 2026 | Regulation
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on goods from countries conducting business with Iran. This tariff is intended to increase pressure on the Iranian government amid widespread protests in Tehran. The tariff was stated to be "effective immediately," though no detailed information was provided regarding its implementation or scope.
The new duty could affect key U.S. trading relationships worldwide, as Iran's business partners include neighboring states and major economies such as India, Turkey, and China. Trump emphasized that any country engaging in trade with Iran would face this tariff on all business dealings with the United States, underscoring the finality of the order.
エアバス25年納入数4%増 793機、7年連続首位か
Airbus delivers 793 aircraft, a 4% increase over 25 years, potentially leading the market for 7 consecutive years
Tokyo Shimbun | Local Language | News | Jan. 14, 2026 | UndeterminedOperating Results
In 2025, Airbus delivered a total of 793 commercial aircraft, marking a 4% increase compared to the previous year. Despite facing challenges from quality issues in a flagship model, Airbus outperformed its main competitor Boeing, which delivered 537 aircraft in the first 11 months of 2025. This performance likely secured Airbus's position as the market leader for the seventh consecutive year.
The Airbus A320 family was the primary contributor, representing nearly 80% of total deliveries with 607 aircraft, slightly up from the prior year. Deliveries of the A220 family and other models also rose, while the A350 family deliveries remained steady at 57 aircraft. Net orders, after cancellations, increased by about 8% to 889 aircraft, which Airbus stated reflects strong market demand.
Japan to Convene Ordinary Diet Session Jan. 23
Nippon | English | News | Jan. 14, 2026 | UndeterminedPolitics and Elections
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara announced that the ordinary session of the Diet will begin on January 23, 2026. This notification was made during the steering committee meetings of both chambers of the Diet.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who also leads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is reportedly considering dissolving the House of Representatives at the start of the session to call a general election. If the Lower House is dissolved, discussions on the fiscal 2026 draft budget would be delayed until a special session following the election, potentially preventing the budget's approval before the end of fiscal 2025 on March 31.
During the steering committee meetings, the LDP and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, did not provide opposition parties with a schedule for the remaining days of the ordinary session, including the timing of the prime minister's policy address.
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