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Trump’s Tariff Shockwave: Japan’s “Tax Pressure” Intensifies Amid Economic Uncertainty

Summary: Since the Trump administration announced comprehensive tariffs on multiple countries, the global economic landscape has undergone profound changes. As the world's third-largest economy, Japan’s economic trajectory has drawn considerable attention. Japan’s recovery was already facing numerous internal and external challenges, and the implementation of U.S. tariff policies has undoubtedly added new uncertainties to the situation. Recently, the Bank of Japan issued a warning that tariff shocks are putting unprecedented pressure on Japan’s economy. How to respond to this wave of policy shocks has become a core issue that investors must pay close attention to in the current market environment.

The Debate on Skilled Migration: Business Leaders Call for Policy Easing to Drive Economic Growth

Summary: Two of Australia's leading tech figures—Robin Khuda, founder of data center services provider AirTrunk, and Cliff Obrecht, co-founder of design platform Canva—have recently called on the government to ease restrictions on skilled migration in order to address talent shortages and maintain economic competitiveness. This proposal has sparked widespread discussion: How do immigration policies influence business opportunities in the context of a tight labor market and a rapidly expanding tech sector? And how should investors respond to this trend?