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Trump says Japan will receive trade letter
US President Donald Trump says Japan will be the recipient of a letter related to trade, following pledges by his administration to send letters to countries outlining tariffs they would need to pay to the United States. "I have great respect for Japan, they won't take our RICE, and yet they have a massive rice shortage," he said in a Truth Social post. "We'll just be sending them a letter, and we love having them as a Trading Partner for many years to come." Trump did not say what terms would be outlined in the letter. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, told reporters at the White House that Trump "is going to finalise the frameworks we negotiated with a whole bunch of countries after the weekend". Trump has suggested that the US will be sending letters to many countries, informing them of the new tariff rates they will face from the US after a July 9 deadline when the president's 90-day pause on "reciprocal" tariffs expires. Hassett said of tariff negotiations with Japan that there will "still be discussions right up to the end". Hassett also confirmed on Monday that US-Canada trade negotiations would resume after Canada scrapped plans for a digital services tax targeting US technology firms. "Absolutely," Hassett said on Fox News Channel when asked about the talks restarting. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called Trump on Sunday evening to tell him the tax was being dropped, calling it a big victory for US tech companies. "Very simple. Prime Minister Carney in Canada caved to President Trump and the United States of America," she said, crediting Trump's hard-line negotiating style for the shift. "President Trump knows ... that every country on the planet needs to have good trade relationships with the United States, and it was a mistake for Canada to vow to implement that tax that would have hurt our tech companies here in the United States," she said. Trump had asked Canada to drop the tax at a G7 meeting in Canada earlier in June, Hassett said. "It's something that they've studied, now they've agreed to, and for sure that means that we can get back to the negotiations." Canada's finance ministry said late on Sunday that Carney and Trump would resume trade negotiations in order to agree on a deal by July 21. "Thank you Canada for removing your Digital Services Tax which was intended to stifle American innovation and would have been a deal breaker for any trade deal with America," US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick responded in a post on X. Stocks hit record highs on Wall Street on Monday morning as sentiment in the markets rose amid optimism about US trade negotiations with key partners including Canada. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also struck an optimistic tone over the potential for "a flurry" of trade deals ahead of a July 9 deadline, after which 10 per cent US tariff rates on imports from many countries are set to snap back to Trump's April 2 announced rates of 11 per cent to 50 per cent. But Bessent, speaking on Bloomberg Television, warned that countries may not get extensions from that deadline even if they are negotiating in good faith as he suggested previously. Any extensions would be up to Trump himself, Bessent said. Leavitt said Trump was meeting his trade team this week to set tariff rates for those countries that were not negotiating. "He is going to set the rates for many of these countries if they don't come to the table to negotiate in good faith, and he is meeting with his trade team this week to do that," she said. with AP US President Donald Trump says Japan will be the recipient of a letter related to trade, following pledges by his administration to send letters to countries outlining tariffs they would need to pay to the United States. "I have great respect for Japan, they won't take our RICE, and yet they have a massive rice shortage," he said in a Truth Social post. "We'll just be sending them a letter, and we love having them as a Trading Partner for many years to come." Trump did not say what terms would be outlined in the letter. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, told reporters at the White House that Trump "is going to finalise the frameworks we negotiated with a whole bunch of countries after the weekend". Trump has suggested that the US will be sending letters to many countries, informing them of the new tariff rates they will face from the US after a July 9 deadline when the president's 90-day pause on "reciprocal" tariffs expires. Hassett said of tariff negotiations with Japan that there will "still be discussions right up to the end". Hassett also confirmed on Monday that US-Canada trade negotiations would resume after Canada scrapped plans for a digital services tax targeting US technology firms. "Absolutely," Hassett said on Fox News Channel when asked about the talks restarting. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called Trump on Sunday evening to tell him the tax was being dropped, calling it a big victory for US tech companies. "Very simple. Prime Minister Carney in Canada caved to President Trump and the United States of America," she said, crediting Trump's hard-line negotiating style for the shift. "President Trump knows ... that every country on the planet needs to have good trade relationships with the United States, and it was a mistake for Canada to vow to implement that tax that would have hurt our tech companies here in the United States," she said. Trump had asked Canada to drop the tax at a G7 meeting in Canada earlier in June, Hassett said. "It's something that they've studied, now they've agreed to, and for sure that means that we can get back to the negotiations." Canada's finance ministry said late on Sunday that Carney and Trump would resume trade negotiations in order to agree on a deal by July 21. "Thank you Canada for removing your Digital Services Tax which was intended to stifle American innovation and would have been a deal breaker for any trade deal with America," US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick responded in a post on X. Stocks hit record highs on Wall Street on Monday morning as sentiment in the markets rose amid optimism about US trade negotiations with key partners including Canada. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also struck an optimistic tone over the potential for "a flurry" of trade deals ahead of a July 9 deadline, after which 10 per cent US tariff rates on imports from many countries are set to snap back to Trump's April 2 announced rates of 11 per cent to 50 per cent. But Bessent, speaking on Bloomberg Television, warned that countries may not get extensions from that deadline even if they are negotiating in good faith as he suggested previously. Any extensions would be up to Trump himself, Bessent said. Leavitt said Trump was meeting his trade team this week to set tariff rates for those countries that were not negotiating. "He is going to set the rates for many of these countries if they don't come to the table to negotiate in good faith, and he is meeting with his trade team this week to do that," she said. with AP US President Donald Trump says Japan will be the recipient of a letter related to trade, following pledges by his administration to send letters to countries outlining tariffs they would need to pay to the United States. "I have great respect for Japan, they won't take our RICE, and yet they have a massive rice shortage," he said in a Truth Social post. "We'll just be sending them a letter, and we love having them as a Trading Partner for many years to come." Trump did not say what terms would be outlined in the letter. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, told reporters at the White House that Trump "is going to finalise the frameworks we negotiated with a whole bunch of countries after the weekend". Trump has suggested that the US will be sending letters to many countries, informing them of the new tariff rates they will face from the US after a July 9 deadline when the president's 90-day pause on "reciprocal" tariffs expires. Hassett said of tariff negotiations with Japan that there will "still be discussions right up to the end". Hassett also confirmed on Monday that US-Canada trade negotiations would resume after Canada scrapped plans for a digital services tax targeting US technology firms. "Absolutely," Hassett said on Fox News Channel when asked about the talks restarting. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called Trump on Sunday evening to tell him the tax was being dropped, calling it a big victory for US tech companies. "Very simple. Prime Minister Carney in Canada caved to President Trump and the United States of America," she said, crediting Trump's hard-line negotiating style for the shift. "President Trump knows ... that every country on the planet needs to have good trade relationships with the United States, and it was a mistake for Canada to vow to implement that tax that would have hurt our tech companies here in the United States," she said. Trump had asked Canada to drop the tax at a G7 meeting in Canada earlier in June, Hassett said. "It's something that they've studied, now they've agreed to, and for sure that means that we can get back to the negotiations." Canada's finance ministry said late on Sunday that Carney and Trump would resume trade negotiations in order to agree on a deal by July 21. "Thank you Canada for removing your Digital Services Tax which was intended to stifle American innovation and would have been a deal breaker for any trade deal with America," US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick responded in a post on X. Stocks hit record highs on Wall Street on Monday morning as sentiment in the markets rose amid optimism about US trade negotiations with key partners including Canada. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also struck an optimistic tone over the potential for "a flurry" of trade deals ahead of a July 9 deadline, after which 10 per cent US tariff rates on imports from many countries are set to snap back to Trump's April 2 announced rates of 11 per cent to 50 per cent. But Bessent, speaking on Bloomberg Television, warned that countries may not get extensions from that deadline even if they are negotiating in good faith as he suggested previously. Any extensions would be up to Trump himself, Bessent said. Leavitt said Trump was meeting his trade team this week to set tariff rates for those countries that were not negotiating. "He is going to set the rates for many of these countries if they don't come to the table to negotiate in good faith, and he is meeting with his trade team this week to do that," she said. with AP US President Donald Trump says Japan will be the recipient of a letter related to trade, following pledges by his administration to send letters to countries outlining tariffs they would need to pay to the United States. "I have great respect for Japan, they won't take our RICE, and yet they have a massive rice shortage," he said in a Truth Social post. "We'll just be sending them a letter, and we love having them as a Trading Partner for many years to come." Trump did not say what terms would be outlined in the letter. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, told reporters at the White House that Trump "is going to finalise the frameworks we negotiated with a whole bunch of countries after the weekend". Trump has suggested that the US will be sending letters to many countries, informing them of the new tariff rates they will face from the US after a July 9 deadline when the president's 90-day pause on "reciprocal" tariffs expires. Hassett said of tariff negotiations with Japan that there will "still be discussions right up to the end". Hassett also confirmed on Monday that US-Canada trade negotiations would resume after Canada scrapped plans for a digital services tax targeting US technology firms. "Absolutely," Hassett said on Fox News Channel when asked about the talks restarting. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called Trump on Sunday evening to tell him the tax was being dropped, calling it a big victory for US tech companies. "Very simple. Prime Minister Carney in Canada caved to President Trump and the United States of America," she said, crediting Trump's hard-line negotiating style for the shift. "President Trump knows ... that every country on the planet needs to have good trade relationships with the United States, and it was a mistake for Canada to vow to implement that tax that would have hurt our tech companies here in the United States," she said. Trump had asked Canada to drop the tax at a G7 meeting in Canada earlier in June, Hassett said. "It's something that they've studied, now they've agreed to, and for sure that means that we can get back to the negotiations." Canada's finance ministry said late on Sunday that Carney and Trump would resume trade negotiations in order to agree on a deal by July 21. "Thank you Canada for removing your Digital Services Tax which was intended to stifle American innovation and would have been a deal breaker for any trade deal with America," US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick responded in a post on X. Stocks hit record highs on Wall Street on Monday morning as sentiment in the markets rose amid optimism about US trade negotiations with key partners including Canada. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also struck an optimistic tone over the potential for "a flurry" of trade deals ahead of a July 9 deadline, after which 10 per cent US tariff rates on imports from many countries are set to snap back to Trump's April 2 announced rates of 11 per cent to 50 per cent. But Bessent, speaking on Bloomberg Television, warned that countries may not get extensions from that deadline even if they are negotiating in good faith as he suggested previously. Any extensions would be up to Trump himself, Bessent said. Leavitt said Trump was meeting his trade team this week to set tariff rates for those countries that were not negotiating. "He is going to set the rates for many of these countries if they don't come to the table to negotiate in good faith, and he is meeting with his trade team this week to do that," she said. with AP
West Australian
2 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
Trump says Japan will receive trade letter
US President Donald Trump says Japan will be the recipient of a letter related to trade, following pledges by his administration to send letters to countries outlining tariffs they would need to pay to the United States. "I have great respect for Japan, they won't take our RICE, and yet they have a massive rice shortage," he said in a Truth Social post. "We'll just be sending them a letter, and we love having them as a Trading Partner for many years to come." Trump did not say what terms would be outlined in the letter. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, told reporters at the White House that Trump "is going to finalise the frameworks we negotiated with a whole bunch of countries after the weekend". Trump has suggested that the US will be sending letters to many countries, informing them of the new tariff rates they will face from the US after a July 9 deadline when the president's 90-day pause on "reciprocal" tariffs expires. Hassett said of tariff negotiations with Japan that there will "still be discussions right up to the end". Hassett also confirmed on Monday that US-Canada trade negotiations would resume after Canada scrapped plans for a digital services tax targeting US technology firms. "Absolutely," Hassett said on Fox News Channel when asked about the talks restarting. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called Trump on Sunday evening to tell him the tax was being dropped, calling it a big victory for US tech companies. "Very simple. Prime Minister Carney in Canada caved to President Trump and the United States of America," she said, crediting Trump's hard-line negotiating style for the shift. "President Trump knows ... that every country on the planet needs to have good trade relationships with the United States, and it was a mistake for Canada to vow to implement that tax that would have hurt our tech companies here in the United States," she said. Trump had asked Canada to drop the tax at a G7 meeting in Canada earlier in June, Hassett said. "It's something that they've studied, now they've agreed to, and for sure that means that we can get back to the negotiations." Canada's finance ministry said late on Sunday that Carney and Trump would resume trade negotiations in order to agree on a deal by July 21. "Thank you Canada for removing your Digital Services Tax which was intended to stifle American innovation and would have been a deal breaker for any trade deal with America," US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick responded in a post on X. Stocks hit record highs on Wall Street on Monday morning as sentiment in the markets rose amid optimism about US trade negotiations with key partners including Canada. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also struck an optimistic tone over the potential for "a flurry" of trade deals ahead of a July 9 deadline, after which 10 per cent US tariff rates on imports from many countries are set to snap back to Trump's April 2 announced rates of 11 per cent to 50 per cent. But Bessent, speaking on Bloomberg Television, warned that countries may not get extensions from that deadline even if they are negotiating in good faith as he suggested previously. Any extensions would be up to Trump himself, Bessent said. Leavitt said Trump was meeting his trade team this week to set tariff rates for those countries that were not negotiating. "He is going to set the rates for many of these countries if they don't come to the table to negotiate in good faith, and he is meeting with his trade team this week to do that," she said. with AP
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Trump says Japan will receive trade letter
US President Donald Trump says Japan will be the recipient of a letter related to trade, following pledges by his administration to send letters to countries outlining tariffs they would need to pay to the United States. "I have great respect for Japan, they won't take our RICE, and yet they have a massive rice shortage," he said in a Truth Social post. "We'll just be sending them a letter, and we love having them as a Trading Partner for many years to come." Trump did not say what terms would be outlined in the letter. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, told reporters at the White House that Trump "is going to finalise the frameworks we negotiated with a whole bunch of countries after the weekend". Trump has suggested that the US will be sending letters to many countries, informing them of the new tariff rates they will face from the US after a July 9 deadline when the president's 90-day pause on "reciprocal" tariffs expires. Hassett said of tariff negotiations with Japan that there will "still be discussions right up to the end". Hassett also confirmed on Monday that US-Canada trade negotiations would resume after Canada scrapped plans for a digital services tax targeting US technology firms. "Absolutely," Hassett said on Fox News Channel when asked about the talks restarting. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called Trump on Sunday evening to tell him the tax was being dropped, calling it a big victory for US tech companies. "Very simple. Prime Minister Carney in Canada caved to President Trump and the United States of America," she said, crediting Trump's hard-line negotiating style for the shift. "President Trump knows ... that every country on the planet needs to have good trade relationships with the United States, and it was a mistake for Canada to vow to implement that tax that would have hurt our tech companies here in the United States," she said. Trump had asked Canada to drop the tax at a G7 meeting in Canada earlier in June, Hassett said. "It's something that they've studied, now they've agreed to, and for sure that means that we can get back to the negotiations." Canada's finance ministry said late on Sunday that Carney and Trump would resume trade negotiations in order to agree on a deal by July 21. "Thank you Canada for removing your Digital Services Tax which was intended to stifle American innovation and would have been a deal breaker for any trade deal with America," US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick responded in a post on X. Stocks hit record highs on Wall Street on Monday morning as sentiment in the markets rose amid optimism about US trade negotiations with key partners including Canada. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also struck an optimistic tone over the potential for "a flurry" of trade deals ahead of a July 9 deadline, after which 10 per cent US tariff rates on imports from many countries are set to snap back to Trump's April 2 announced rates of 11 per cent to 50 per cent. But Bessent, speaking on Bloomberg Television, warned that countries may not get extensions from that deadline even if they are negotiating in good faith as he suggested previously. Any extensions would be up to Trump himself, Bessent said. Leavitt said Trump was meeting his trade team this week to set tariff rates for those countries that were not negotiating. "He is going to set the rates for many of these countries if they don't come to the table to negotiate in good faith, and he is meeting with his trade team this week to do that," she said. with AP
Business Journals
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Journals
RICE and VyStar Credit Union Team Up to Boost Financial Fitness for Black Entrepreneu
Helping Black-Owned Businesses Build Wealth, Navigate Challenges, and Thrive In a time when economic uncertainty is hitting small businesses hard, the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) and VyStar Credit Union are stepping up with a powerful new initiative. On Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, RICE will host a free Financial Fitness Workshop at The Symposium (504 Fair Street SW, Atlanta, GA). The event, titled 'Financial Fitness 101,' is designed to give Black entrepreneurs the tools and confidence to take control of their financial future. Rising interest rates, shifts in the job market driven by AI, and long-standing barriers to capital access are creating real challenges for Black business owners. This workshop is about meeting those challenges head-on with knowledge, strategy, and community. 'Financial education isn't a luxury, it's essential infrastructure for our community,' said Jay Bailey, President & CEO of RICE. 'This collaboration with VyStar is about economic power, generational wealth, and closing the racial wealth gap through action.' VyStar Credit Union, a longtime advocate for financial empowerment, brings deep experience to the table. 'VyStar is passionate about breaking down barriers to financial education,' said Janean Armstrong, VyStar SVP/Georgia Market President. 'We've provided financial guidance to our members for over 70 years, and we're committed to helping people better understand spending, saving, and borrowing so they can build a stronger financial future' What to Expect: • Banking Like A Boss: Learn how to build credit and create generational wealth • Stack & Stretch: Master budgeting basics and debt management • Future Proof Your Finances: Explore planning, investments, and tax strategies The event also features a fireside chat with VyStar advisors and local entrepreneurs, a live DJ, networking mixer, giveaways, and free financial wellness kits. Registration is free and open to the public. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your business, this is your chance to connect, learn, and grow.
NZ Herald
24-06-2025
- Climate
- NZ Herald
Greek Rice with Roasted Chicken recipe
Winter weather calls for comfort food - and this Greek Rice with Roasted Chicken hits the spot. This is a delicious winter warmer. There is no need to stir the rice; finish it in the oven. If you have fresh oregano, you can use it. Mine is looking a bit sad after all the rain. GREEK RICE WITH ROASTED CHICKEN Serves 4-6 1 chicken, jointed 20g butter 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 leek, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsp dried oregano 1 cup Arborio rice ½ cup white wine 4 cups chicken stock 1 courgette, diced 2 tomatoes, chopped ½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped 12 olives ½ cup chopped parsley Preheat the oven to 180C. Arrange the chicken on a baking tray. Rub one tablespoon of oil over it, Then season with salt, pepper, and one teaspoon of oregano. Place it in the oven for 50 minutes or until it's cooked through and golden brown. Melt the butter in a large pan. Add the leek and garlic, cooking gently to soften them. Stir in the remaining oregano and rice for two minutes. Pour in the wine and keep cooking until it has evaporated. Stir through the stock. Cover the pan and bake for 25 minutes if it's ovenproof. Stir in the zucchini and cook for 15 minutes, until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed. In a small bowl, mix together the sundried tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, olives, and parsley; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the rice topped with chicken and sprinkle the tomato mixture over the top.
