Shinzo Abe, Former Prime Minister of Japan, Assassinated at Campaign Stop
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Shinzo Abe, Former Prime Minister of Japan, Assassinated at Campaign Stop
Shinzo Abe, , Former Prime Minister of Japan, , Assassinated at Campaign Stop.
The longest-serving
prime minister in
Japan's history was 67
at the time of his death.
Abe was shot twice from behind while making a public, outdoor speech near a train station in the city of Nara.
He was rushed to a hospital and pronounced dead less than six hours after the shooting.
Tetsuya Yamagami, 41,
was arrested by police.
A witness described the scene for Reuters journalists.
The first shot, no one knew what was going on, but after the second shot, what looked like special police tackled him, Makoto Ichikawa, Witness, via Reuters.
Media outlets in Japan have described the gun used in the assassination as appearing to be homemade.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reacted to news of the assassination, calling it an
"act of cowardly barbarism.".
I am simply speechless over the news of Abe's death, Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, via Reuters.
This attack is an act of brutality that happened during the elections - the very foundation of our democracy - and is absolutely unforgivable, Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, via Reuters.
President Joe Biden stated that he was "stunned, outraged, and deeply saddened" by the news of Abe's death.
The United States stands with Japan in this moment of grief.
I send my deepest condolences to his family, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
This is a tragedy for Japan and for all who knew him, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
At the G20 meeting, U.S. Secretary of State
Antony Blinken referred to Abe's assassination as "shocking [and] profoundly disturbing.".
At the G20 meeting, U.S. Secretary of State
Antony Blinken referred to Abe's assassination as "shocking [and] profoundly disturbing."
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Biden Wants to Increase Tariffs , on Chinese Steel and Aluminum Imports.
Speaking from the United Steelworkers
union in Pennsylvania on April 17.
Speaking from the United Steelworkers
union in Pennsylvania on April 17.
Biden will call on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to triple tariffs on Chinese
steel and aluminum, NPR reports. .
Biden will call on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to triple tariffs on Chinese
steel and aluminum, NPR reports. .
Those tariffs are presently at about 7.5%.
While these Chinese imports "account for less than 1% of U.S. demand," the country's steel prices are 40% cheaper than America's, NPR reports. .
The White House is concerned that
this could prompt a surge of exports. .
China's policy-driven overcapacity poses
a serious risk to the future of the
American steel and aluminum industry, Lael Brainard, Biden's top economic adviser, via NPR.
The president understands
we must invest in American
manufacturing, but we also have
to protect those investments and
those workers from unfair exports. , Lael Brainard, Biden's top economic adviser, via NPR.
The Biden administration also sent officials to Mexico to discuss preventing Chinese steel from entering the U.S. via its southern neighbor. .
I want to emphasize our desire to
cooperate and partner with Mexico
on addressing imports coming in
to the North American market as
a way of circumventing tariffs, Senior administration official, via NPR.
I'm not going to get ahead
of the diplomatic conversations
that have happened today and
that will be happening in the
days and weeks to come. , Senior administration official, via NPR.
But I think we're hoping to come to
a mutually acceptable solution with
Mexico, because this is a problem that
affects both of our economies, Senior administration official, via NPR.
United Steelworkers recently endorsed Biden
after he voiced his opposition to a U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel, a Japanese company. .
United Steelworkers recently endorsed Biden
after he voiced his opposition to a U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel, a Japanese company.
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Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will address the Republican-led US Congress on Thursday amid continued scepticism of the role of the US in international conflicts such as the Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars.
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On Wednesday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the forthcoming trilateral summit involving the United States, Philippines, and Japan will entail an agreement to uphold security and ensure freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. Marcos departed for Washington in the afternoon to engage in discussions with U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Earlier in the day, the Philippine leader informed reporters that while there would be a focus on addressing South China Sea concerns, the primary objective of the summit remains enhancing economic cooperation among the three allied nations.
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Japanese Prime Minister Kishida's historic state visit to the US emphasizes strengthening bilateral ties amidst regional challenges. Discussions include enhancing military coordination, economic cooperation, and addressing issues like North Korea and Chinese assertiveness. The visit underscores the alliance's significance in promoting peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
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North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Seoul for a democracy-focused conference. South Korea reported the launches, prompting condemnation from Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The missile tests coincide with ongoing military drills and diplomatic efforts to address regional security concerns.
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Amid escalating tension in the Middle East, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in diplomatic talks with regional leaders after Iran's strikes on Israel. The US reiterated support for Israel's defence and emphasized diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis. The situation remains tense, with Israel assessing its response.
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US Airlines , Accuse China of , 'Harmful Anti-Competitive Policies'.
CNN reports that the United States aviation industry
has urged the Biden administration to pause the
approval of more flights to and from China.
CNN reports that the United States aviation industry
has urged the Biden administration to pause the
approval of more flights to and from China.
According to an open letter, China's
“existing harmful anti-competitive policies”
are affecting U.S. airlines and workers.
The competitive disadvantage
is harmful to the approximately
315,000 workers employed
by U.S. passenger airlines
that serve China, Airlines for America open letter, via CNN.
The letter, addressing Secretary of State Antony Blinken
and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, was
signed by Airlines for America, an industry lobby group.
The letter, addressing Secretary of State Antony Blinken
and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, was
signed by Airlines for America, an industry lobby group.
Members of the group include American Airlines,
Delta and United, along with other unions
representing aviation workers.
Members of the group include American Airlines,
Delta and United, along with other unions
representing aviation workers.
Members of the group include American Airlines,
Delta and United, along with other unions
representing aviation workers.
If the growth of the Chinese aviation
market is allowed to continue unchecked
and without concern for equality of access
in the market, flights will continue to be
relinquished to Chinese carriers at the
expense of U.S. workers and businesses, Airlines for America open letter, via CNN.
CNN reports that the Biden administration said in February
that it would allow Chinese airlines to increase the
number of direct passenger flights to the United States.
At the time, U.S. officials granted Chinese carriers
approval to make 50 weekly round-trip flights,
increased from 35 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to the pandemic,
over 150 weekly
flights were allowed. .
China's Foreign Ministry defended the increased number
of flights, citing a "consensus reached" in November between
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden.
China's Foreign Ministry defended the increased number
of flights, citing a "consensus reached" in November between
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden
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