TOKYO -- Risks of a sharp decline in earnings is threatening Japan's wage growth as the U.S. continues to wave its "tariff card" around the world, putting pressure on businesses that are already suffering from chronic labor shortages.
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Japan wage growth expected to slow amid Trump tariffs
Slump in earnings to hit already strained manufacturers
Japan's sizable wage increase was largely due to companies being pushed to address the surging prices, as well as retain workers amid the country's severe labor crunch. (Source photos by Akira Kodaka and Satoko Kawasaki)
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