Trump renews push on tariffs as US inflation concerns ease

Prices of exported Chinese goods and Japanese cars have fallen in recent months

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the inflation uptick anticipated by those opposed to the tariffs has not come.  © Reuters

KOSUKE TAKAMI

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs announced on Japan and other trade partners reflect a bullishness that may stem from declining concerns about inflation, a contrast from the similar levies he touted in April that sent the stock market into turmoil.

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