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Eightco Holdings, Inc. is a publicly traded holding company, which operates in the consumer products and e-commerce markets, focusing on developing and deploying innovative technology, and capital solutions to empower small to medium-sized businesses. It operates through the North America and Europe geographical segments. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Easton, PA.

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Eightco Holdings ($OCTO) is trending due to a significant private placement announcement and a strategic investment related to launching a Worldcoin treasury strategy, sparking a massive pre-market surge and short squeeze. The community is actively discussing the potential for further gains, with some drawing comparisons to other high-flying stocks and speculating on how high it can go, while others caution about potential dilution risks. News of Dan Ives joining as Chairman seems to be adding fuel to the fire.

AST Spacemobile, Inc. engages in building a broadband cellular network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on an extensive IP and patent portfolio. It focuses on providing mobile broadband services with global coverage to all end-users, without the need to purchase special equipment. The company was founded by Abel Avellan on May 31, 2017 and is headquartered in Midland, TX.

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ASTS is trending downwards as investors react to news of a competitor, SpaceX, acquiring spectrum, leading to concerns about increased competition. The community is debating the impact of this acquisition, with some bulls arguing that it validates the technology and creates a duopoly, while bears worry about ASTS's ability to compete with a larger player. Discussions also revolve around potential dilution and the importance of upcoming satellite launches for regaining market confidence.

QuantumScape Corp. engages in developing next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging, and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower-carbon future. The company was founded by Jagdeep Singh, Tim Holme, and Fritz B. Prinz in May 2010 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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QuantumScape Corp

QuantumScape is trending after a live demo of its solid-state batteries powering a Ducati motorcycle at the IAA Mobility event, sparking enthusiasm among investors. The community is buzzing about the potential for the technology in EVs and motorcycles, along with possible partnerships with major automotive manufacturers. Despite a long timeline to commercialization, some believe the demonstration validates the long-term potential of solid-state battery technology.

Robinhood Markets, Inc is a financial services platform, which engages in the provision of retail brokerage and offers trading in U.S. listed stocks and Exchange Traded Funds, related options, and cryptocurrency trading, as well as cash management, which includes debit cards services. The company was founded by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Prafulkumar Bhatt in 2013 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

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Robinhood Markets Inc

Robinhood is trending due to its upcoming inclusion in the S&P 500, replacing Caesars Entertainment, which has sparked bullish sentiment and discussions around potential impacts on the stock's price. The community is analyzing technical levels, anticipating increased buying pressure from index funds, and debating whether this event has already been priced in. Some traders are also looking forward to the company's upcoming event, anticipating further catalysts.

Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency based on the popular "Doge" Internet meme and features a Shiba Inu on its logo. Dogecoin is a Litecoin fork. Introduced as a "joke currency" on 6 December 2013, Dogecoin quickly developed its own online community and reached a capitalization of US$60 million in January 2014. Compared with other cryptocurrencies, Dogecoin had a fast initial coin production schedule: 100 billion coins were in circulation by mid-2015, with an additional 5.256 billion coins every year thereafter. As of 30 June 2015, the 100 billionth Dogecoin had been mined.   Dogecoin was created by Billy Markus from Portland, Oregon and  Jackson Palmer from Sydney, Australia. Both wanted to create a fun cryptocurrency that will appeal beyond the core Bitcoin audience. Dogecoin is primarily used as a tipping system on Reddit and Twitter where users tip each other for creating or sharing good content. The community is very active in organising fundraising activities for deserving causes.  The developers of Dogecoin haven’t made any major changes to the coin since 2015. This means that Dogecoin could get left behind and is why Shibas are leaving Dogecoin to join more advanced platforms like Ethereum. One of Dogecoin strengths is its relaxed and fun-loving community. However, this is also a weakness because other currencies are way more professional.  To purchase Dogecoin, it involves downloading a crypto wallet, setting up a crypto exchange account and then trading away for your desired crypto currency. Once we have set up an account with a DOGE currency exchange and deposited some funds, you are ready to start trading.

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Dogecoin is trending amid speculation surrounding a potential Dogecoin ETF, with the community buzzing about possible approval and its impact. Some traders point to technical indicators suggesting bullish momentum, while others are discussing the potential for Dogecoin to reach new all-time highs. The conversation also includes debate around Dogecoin's utility and its future in the broader crypto market.

AppLovin Corp. engages in the development and operation of a mobile marketing platform. It offers AppDiscovery, MAX, Adjust, and SparkLabs. Its software-based platform caters to mobile application developers to improve the marketing and monetization of applications. The company was founded by Andrew Karam, John Krystynak, and Adam Foroughi in 2011 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

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Applovin Corp

AppLovin is trending as investors discuss its potential S&P 500 inclusion, with community members analyzing technical levels and anticipating a breakout. Bullish sentiment is fueled by the company's strong performance and perceived undervaluation compared to peers. Some traders express caution, citing potential overvaluation and historical patterns after index additions.

Seres Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the development of biological drugs through microbiome therapeutics platform. Its product pipeline includes SER-109, SER-287, SER-301, and SER-401. The company was founded by Geoffrey von Maltzahn, David A. Berry, and Noubar B. Afeyan on October 18, 2010 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Seres Therapeutics Inc

MCRB is trending amid speculation of a potential acquisition or merger, fueled by recent executive changes and ongoing discussions with multiple parties. Community members are focused on the possibility of a short squeeze, given the stock's low float and high short interest. Buyers are speculating about a partnership or merger and what that could mean for long term growth for the company.

CorMedix, Inc. is a pharmaceutical and medical device company, which engages in the development and commercialization of therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions. The company was founded by Antony E. Pfaffle on July 28, 2006 and is headquartered in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

CorMedix Inc

CorMedix is trending due to its strategic investment in Talphera (TLPH) for Niyad, a potential CRRT treatment, sparking discussions about a possible acquisition and future roll-up company strategy. Community members are weighing the risks and potential rewards, including possible buy-out scenarios, while some express reservations about the company's expanding ventures and the impact of the Melinta deal. Bullish sentiment remains, with some eyeing a potential institutional influx and a climb towards higher valuations amid discussions on financial guidance and sales estimates.

Planet Labs PBC provides daily data and insights about earth. It offers a web-geo platform with satellite data available and foundational analytics to derive insights to make decisions. The company is founded by William S. Marshall and Robert H. Schingler in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Planet Labs ($PL) is trending due to strong Q2 FY2026 earnings, including record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, leading to raised full-year guidance. The community is actively discussing the significant increase in backlog and remaining performance obligations, viewing it as a sign of strong sales execution. Despite the positive news, some traders are questioning why the stock is not performing better, while others are optimistic about a potential rerating and further gains.

Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the discovery and development of transformational small molecule medicines for patients suffering from central nervous system disorders. It develops the RAP (receptor associated proteins) technology platform. The company was founded by Steven M. Paul and David Bredt in February 2022 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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Rapport Therapeutics is trending after announcing positive topline results from its Phase 2a clinical trial, leading to a significant pre-market surge and sparking excitement among investors. The community is focused on the potential for future gains and speculating on short squeeze opportunities, while also discussing the company's fundamentals and comparisons to other biotech stocks. The stock's movement is attributed to its low float and the buzz around the trial's outcome within the neuroscience sector.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who was instrumental in clinching the historical tariff deal with the U.S. after protracted negotiations, has called it quits. The move was expected as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/japan-s-ruling-party-loses-grip-as-trump-tariff-deadline-looms/ch8qvTDR5A4">lost its majority</a> in the lower house in an election held in July.With that, the LDP was without a majority in either house for the first time.Japanese public broadcaster NHK&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250907_11/">reported</a> on Sunday that Ishiba conveyed his decision to step down at a press conference and clarified that he would not run in the LDP’s upcoming special leadership contest.The Japanese stock market has reacted broadly positively to the development. On Monday, the Nikkei 225 average climbed nearly 1.50% at last check.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWJ">iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)</a>, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks an index comprising Japanese stocks, has rallied 19% year-to-date (YTD).&nbsp; In comparison, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> have gained 11.10% and 12.98%, respectively, for the year.On the other hand, the Japanese yen weakened significantly against the U.S. dollar, with the former’s retreat attributed to expectations that the Bank of Japan may not raise interest rates amid the uncertainty.According to a Nikkei&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/japan-stocks-near-fresh-intraday-high-as-pm-ishiba-resigns">report</a>, Tokai Tokyo Intelligence Laboratory analyst Ryotaro Sawada said, “With rising political uncertainty, the market is starting to doubt whether the Bank of Japan will be able to raise rates this year.”The next rate-setting meeting of the central bank is scheduled for Sept. 18-19.&nbsp;The NHK report stated that Ishiba’s decision to step down was due to a sense of closure, as the U.S.-Japanese trade deal is now officially concluded, with U.S. President Donald Trump signing an&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-signs-executive-order-to-seal-japan-trade-pact/chw4vxJRdp3">executive order</a> to that effect last week. Apart from confirming the 15% tariff rate, the deal also reduced the auto tariffs to the baseline rate from the 27.5% discussed previously.The outgoing prime minister felt that it was his responsibility to close the deal as he viewed the tariff imbroglio as a “national crisis.”President Trump, meanwhile, reacted to the development. Talking to reporters in Washington after heading back from watching the U.S. Open finals in New York, the U.S. president said, “I was surprised, because I knew him, I liked him, and he's just now stepping down,” Japanese National Daily Mainichi reported. "I found him to be a very nice man, actually. We dealt very well together."Before his departure to the sporting event, when he was asked about the leadership change in Japan, he professed no knowledge of it.&nbsp;A U.S. State Department official reportedly told Kyodo&nbsp;News that regardless of Ishiba’s decision, the U.S. looks forward to “continuing our work with the government of Japan.”Trump was non-committal when a reporter asked whether he would visit Japan this fall, along with South Korea, which hosts this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meet.Looking ahead, the LDP is&nbsp;considering how to choose its new leader, with former party Secretary General Motegi Toshimitsu reportedly throwing his hat in the ring, according to a separate NHK&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250908_06/">report</a>. The party is discussing the format and schedule of a leadership race, it added.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/economist-flags-most-disconcerting-jobs-data-signal-hinting-at-us-recession/chwWkgQRdqC">Economist Who Predicted 2008 Financial Crisis Flags ‘Most Disconcerting’ Jobs Data Signal Hinting At US Recession</a>

Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's Prime Minister, attends a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office on September 06, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan.

Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Opts To Step Down As Tariff Deal With US Brings Closure To ‘National Crisis’ — Trump Says ‘I’m Surprised’

The outgoing prime minister believed it was his responsibility to resolve the tariff issue, as he viewed it as a “national crisis.”

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The outgoing prime minister believed it was his responsibility to resolve the tariff issue, as he viewed it as a “national crisis.”


President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to implement the U.S.-Japan trade deal that was struck in late July, as both parties ironed out the wrinkles.&nbsp;A White House statement said, “Under the Agreement, the United States will apply a baseline 15 percent tariff on nearly all Japanese imports entering the United States, alongside separate sector-specific treatment for automobiles and automobile parts; aerospace products; generic pharmaceuticals; and natural resources that are not naturally available or produced in the United States.”The new tariff framework, along with expanded U.S. exports and investment-driven production, will help reduce the country’s trade deficit with Japan, it added.Trump sought Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to launch a procedure to modify the auto tariffs to 15% from 27.5% previously, within seven days of the duty cut being published in the Federal Register.Japan has agreed to expeditiously implement a 75% increase in the procurement of American rice and also purchase other agricultural products, including corn, soybeans, fertilizer, bioethanol, and others, totaling $8 billion per year.The executive order also firms up the $500 billion Japanese investment in the U.S., which is expected to generate additional jobs and expand domestic manufacturing.Following the formalization of the trade deal, the Japanese stocks started Friday’s session solidly higher, with the upside coming despite the yen’s strengthening.&nbsp; Auto stocks listed on the Japanese stock exchange opened notably higher but have since then come off the highs.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWJ">iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)</a>, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the investment results of the MSCI Japan Index, was seen up nearly half a percent in overnight trading. The ETF has gained over 18% so far this year compared to the 11.42% rise for the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a> and the 12.81% advance by the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a>.The formal ratification of the U.S.-Japan trade deal came after several bickerings. In late August, Japan’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa canceled his visit to the U.S., with the country clarifying that specific points required further technical discussion and that, therefore, discussions were to continue at the administrative level.It also comes at a time when Trump is fighting a legal battle to establish the legitimacy of his move to implement tariffs under the “International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ray-dalio-warns-fed-rate-cut-in-september-could-trigger-stagflation-risk/chwdgimRdpP">Ray Dalio Warns Fed Rate Cut In September Could Trigger Stagflation Risk</a>

U.S. President Donald Trump attends an executive order signing event in the Oval Office of the White House on March 31, 2025, in Washington, DC. 

Trump Signs Executive Order To Seal Japan Trade Pact, Slashes Auto Tariffs To 15%

Japan has agreed to expeditiously implement a 75% increase in the procurement of American rice and also purchase other agricultural products.

Japan’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa departed for Washington on Thursday for ministerial talks on the July trade deal, saying lower-level discussions had concluded and both sides agreed to implement the accord “faithfully and swiftly.”&nbsp;The visit follows his&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/japan-s-akazawa-plans-yet-another-us-trip-as-japan-awaits-trump-s-order-on-auto-tariff-rollback/chtTPR6RdZ0">abrupt cancellation</a> of a U.S. trip last week, which fueled speculation&nbsp;that friction&nbsp;was delaying the implementation of both tariff cuts and a planned $550 billion investment initiative, Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-04/japan-s-akazawa-heads-to-us-after-progress-on-staff-level-talks">reported</a>.Autos remain central&nbsp;to Tokyo, which is pressing the U.S. to follow through on its pledge to reduce car tariffs and fold a separate longstanding 2.5% levy into a new 15% rate as outlined in the July 22 agreement.&nbsp;Akazawa reiterated Japan’s expectation that U.S. President Donald Trump will issue an executive order to formalize the cuts before he returns to Japan on Saturday, though it is unclear which U.S. officials he will meet.On agriculture, Akazawa&nbsp;again rejected reports that Japan had agreed to tariff cuts or expanded quotas beyond existing caps. He said Tokyo would handle U.S. requests to boost rice purchases within its current duty-free ceiling, denying any compromise that would “sacrifice agriculture.”&nbsp;Japan imported 346,000 metric tons of American rice last year out of 770,000 tons under its duty-free quota, and Washington has said the deal requires an immediate 75% increase in U.S. imports, which would cut into shipments from suppliers such as Thailand, Australia and China.While Tokyo seeks auto tariff relief, Washington is pressing for proof of Japan’s promised investment flows into U.S. manufacturing, with details of the $550 billion initiative still unclear.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘bullish’ with ‘normal’ message volume for the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and ‘high’ volume for the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ), while sentiment for the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was ‘bearish’ with ‘normal’ volume.So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">SPY</a> is up 10.5% and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">QQQ</a> has gained 11.8%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWJ">EWJ</a> has outperformed with a 17% rise.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Japan's Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization Ryosei Akazawa attends a budget committee meeting of an extraordinary session at the Lower House of the Diet on August 4 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

Japan’s Top Trade Envoy Heads To Washington Again As July Deal Moves To Next Stage

The visit follows last week’s abrupt cancellation, which sparked speculation about friction, as Tokyo presses for U.S. auto tariff cuts while rejecting calls to expand rice imports.

A top Bank of Japan official reportedly blamed the Trump administration’s tariffs on a broad political and social movement that transcends economic goals, in a rare comment by the central banker about the U.S. policies.According to a report <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/boj-deputy-governor-sees-trump-tariffs-transcending-economic-goals-2025-09-03/">by Reuters</a>, the remarks were made by Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino during a speech on Tuesday, which primarily focused on the economy and risks, but also included his "personal" observation on the philosophy of Trump's policies.The U.S. administration adopts a holistic approach that treats political, economic, and cultural matters as "integral parts of a single, inseparable policy agenda," he reportedly said.As such, Trump's tariffs are a confluence of several elements like the need for better trade terms, stronger economic security, a political agenda of fairness and distribution, as well as a "cultural protest against intellectual elites," he reportedly added.Throughout his presidential campaign, Trump had accused the key trading partners of the U.S. of stealing from America due to their large trade surpluses. Since taking the oath for the second time, Trump has imposed a barrage of levies, which he says are crucial for the national interest.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:4123/2749;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Getty_Images_1469079526_jpg_4e7811be0c.webp" alt="Bank of Japan (BOJ) Deputy Governor nominee Ryozo Himino speaks during a hearing at the lower house of parliament on February 24, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan." width="4123" height="2749"><figcaption>Bank of Japan (BOJ) Deputy Governor nominee Ryozo Himino speaks during a hearing at the lower house of parliament on February 24, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>Himino reportedly stated that the tariff policy is unfettered from conventional wisdom and orthodoxy, and focuses on facts that define "the locus and sources of power," and explores opportunities not yet exploited.He further elaborated that while economics textbooks preach the benefits of free trade, a superpower like the U.S. may see more merit in imposing moderate tariffs as it has leverage to deter retaliatory levies from other countries.Japan is pressing the U.S. to follow through on its pledge to cut auto tariffs and fold a separate longstanding 2.5% levy into a new 15% rate as discussed in a July deal. However, it is <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/japan-resists-us-rice-import-pressure-seeks-auto-tariff-relief-amid-550-b-deal-uncertainty/chv6LuzRdV6">reluctant to give in </a>to the U.S. pressure on agricultural imports to protect Japanese farmers.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWJ">iShares MSCI Japan ETF</a> was in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.Himino added that deepening domestic social and economic divisions may also validate an argument made by some pundits that an efficient financial system, such as free trade, may not necessarily be ideal for achieving social fairness and redistribution.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/china-s-xi-issues-stark-warning-as-trump-cries-conspiracy-against-us/chwTlnVRdFZ">World Faces ‘Peace Or War’: China's Xi Issues Stark Warning As Trump Cries Conspiracy Against US</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office at the White House on September 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. 

Top Bank Of Japan Official Believes Trump’s Tariffs Go Beyond Economics: ‘Cultural Protest Against Intellectual Elites’

The U.S. administration adopts a holistic approach that treats political, economic, and cultural matters as "integral parts of a single, inseparable policy agenda," he reportedly said.

Japan will handle U.S. requests to boost rice purchases within its existing duty-free quota and has no plans to cut farm tariffs, Tokyo’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said on Tuesday.The Japanese envoy denied a Nikkei report that Washington wanted tariff cuts on agricultural goods included in a July 22 trade deal or an expansion of U.S. rice imports beyond Japan’s overall cap, according to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-02/japan-to-buy-us-rice-within-overall-limit-on-duty-free-imports">report</a>.&nbsp;“The agreement didn’t involve lowering tariffs on agricultural products,” Akazawa said. “I’ve done absolutely no negotiation that would sacrifice agriculture, and there’s no change on that.”His canceled trip to Washington last week to finalize a $550 billion investment initiative has fueled speculation that friction may delay the implementation of the deal.&nbsp;Japan is pressing the U.S. to follow through on its pledge to cut auto tariffs and fold a separate&nbsp;longstanding 2.5% levy into a new 15% rate&nbsp;as discussed in a July deal. No joint document on the deal has been released publicly.Akazawa&nbsp;stated that there was no gap in the understanding between the two sides and that Japan would determine how to meet U.S. rice demands within its current tariff-free import ceiling. He has not rescheduled his visit.The White House stated that the deal requires Japan to immediately increase U.S. rice imports by 75%, expanding the quotas.&nbsp;Japan imported 346,000 metric tons of American rice last year, out of a total of 770,000 tons of duty-free rice. Lifting the U.S. share to about 600,000 tons would cut imports from suppliers such as Thailand, Australia, and China.While Tokyo pushes for auto tariff relief, Washington has yet to see Japanese investment funds flow into its manufacturing sector, leaving details of the $550 billion initiative unclear.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was bullish on the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ), with low message volume for SPY and high for EWJ.Meanwhile, sentiment on the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was bearish amid low volume.So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPY</a> is up 10.7%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">QQQ</a> has gained 11.9%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWJ">EWJ</a> has outperformed with a 17.6% rise.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Japan's newly named Economic Revitalization Minister, Ryosei Akazawa, arrives at the prime minister's official residence on October 1, 2024. (Photo by David Mareuil/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Japan Resists US Rice Import Pressure, Seeks Auto Tariff Relief Amid $550B Deal Uncertainty

Tokyo’s top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, said agriculture was not part of the July trade deal, denying reports that tariff cuts were under discussion.

Japan’s top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, said he expects to make at least one more visit to the U.S. before President Donald Trump issues an executive order to lower tariffs on Japanese goods, even as uncertainty lingers over when the agreed cuts will take effect.Akazawa abruptly canceled a planned U.S. trip on Thursday, saying further administrative-level talks were required. Japanese officials are already in Washington holding discussions with their American counterparts, Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-29/japan-akazawa-says-expects-to-visit-us-before-executive-order">reported</a>.The cancellation underscores delays in implementing a deal struck on July 22, under which the U.S. agreed to lower tariffs on cars and auto parts to 15% from 25% and to end the stacking of existing duties on top of a 15% across-the-board levy.&nbsp;Akazawa has said the revisions and cuts should take place simultaneously and urged Washington to act “as soon as possible, even a day sooner, or even a moment sooner.”While the impact of stacked tariffs is expected to be minor, the issue has sparked criticism of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s handling of the negotiations following an election setback. Akazawa has indicated the U.S. would refund any overpaid duties once the new framework is in place.The Trump administration, meanwhile, is focused on launching a $550 billion U.S. investment vehicle tied to the agreement, which Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said could be disclosed this week.&nbsp;Details of how the fund will operate remain unclear, with Japan expected to contribute under a 90:10 split.South Korea agreed to a similar trade pact with Washington in late July, including a $350 billion fund, and has already announced $150 billion in additional U.S. investments.&nbsp;Akazawa has previously pointed to the U.K. trade deal, which took 54 days to take effect, hinting Japan’s deal may not be implemented until at least mid-September.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘bullish’ for the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) with ‘low’ message volume, while it was ‘bearish’ for the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) with ‘low’ volume and for the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) with ‘high’ volume.So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPY</a> is up 11.4%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">QQQ</a> has gained 13.2%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWJ">EWJ</a> has outperformed with a 19.1% rise.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Japan's Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization Ryosei Akazawa delivers a speech during a ceremony for U.S. National Day at the World Expo 2025 on July 19, 2025, in Osaka, Japan.

Japan’s Akazawa Plans Yet Another US Trip As Japan Awaits Trump’s Order On Auto Tariff Rollback

Akazawa’s last-minute cancellation of a scheduled U.S. visit highlights ongoing delays in implementing the July trade deal, which also includes a $550 billion U.S. investment fund tied to the agreement.

Japan’s top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, reportedly scrapped a trip to the United States on Thursday due to unresolved issues related to the U.S.-Japan trade deal.In a statement, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said that his trip would have involved discussions on U.S. tariff measures, according to a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/28/japans-top-trade-negotiator-reportedly-cancels-us-trip.html">report</a> by CNBC.“However, during the coordination with the US, because it became apparent that certain points required further technical discussion, the trip was cancelled, and it was decided that discussions will continue at the administrative level,” Hayashi said to reporters, as per the report.The U.S. and Japan reached a trade agreement in July to lower tariffs on Japanese goods to 15% from the initially pledged 25%, in return for a $550 billion investment package likely to be a combination of government-backed loans and guarantees. However, there has been no written confirmation of the slashing of automobile tariffs to similar levels.Hayashi said Japan will urge the Trump administration to amend the executive order on reciprocal tariffs as soon as possible and ask Washington to issue a new presidential order to reduce tariffs on automobiles and auto parts.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWJ">iShares MSCI Japan ETF</a> (EWJ) was in the ‘neutral’ territory at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:802/102;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/EWJ_Aug_28_JPG_34d2bf893e.webp" alt="EWW’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 02:25 a.m. ET on Aug. 28, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="802" height="102"><figcaption>EWW’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 02:25 a.m. ET on Aug. 28, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Separately, Reuters <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/japans-trade-negotiator-cancels-us-visit-over-tariff-deal-snag-2025-08-28/">reported</a>, citing an anonymous government source, that Akazawa could leave for Washington as early next week after the outstanding issues are resolved.Akazawa had reportedly stated in July that Washington had promised to amend the presidential order to include a “no-stacking” arrangement, in which tariffs will not accumulate beyond 15%, a deal similar to the one the U.S. struck with the European Union.“We have confirmed with the United States that a sincere and prompt implementation of the Japan-U.S. agreement is vital,” he said on Thursday, as per the CNBC report.The postponement of Akazawa’s visit will also certainly mean that the details of the $550 billion investment package remain unknown. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated on Monday that a significant announcement regarding the package would be forthcoming this week.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-boots-out-railroad-regulator-board-member-as-85-b-union-pacific-norfolk-southern-deal-hangs-in-balance/chsCzcsRdls">Trump Boots Out Railroad Regulator Board Member As $85B Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Deal Hangs In Balance: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Japan’s Chief Trade Negotiator Cancels US Visit As Issues Linger Over Trump Tariffs

The country will request that Washington issue a new presidential order to reduce tariffs on automobiles and auto parts.

The U.S. will likely make an announcement this week related to Japan’s $550 billion investment in the country, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reportedly said on Monday."The Japanese agreement, which we're going to announce later this week, that's $550 billion at the hand of Donald Trump," Lutnick said on the Ingraham Angle show on Fox News, according to a Reuters News <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/lutnick-says-update-coming-this-week-japans-550-billion-us-investment-2025-08-26/">report</a>.The U.S. and Japan reached a trade agreement in July to lower tariffs on Japanese goods to 15% compared with the 25% initially pledged, in return for a mega investment package likely to be a combination of government-backed loans and guarantees. However, details of the deal are not entirely known.Japan’s top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, is likely to visit the U.S. to discuss a document to formalize the agreement, as per the Reuters report, citing broadcaster FNN. Key Japanese goods such as autos and steel are subject to older tariff rates unless the deal is formalized.Exports to the U.S., the biggest market for Japanese goods, slumped 10.1% in July, compared to a 11.4% fall in June.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWJ">iShares MSCI Japan ETF</a> (EWJ) was in the ‘bearish’ territory at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:804/102;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/EWJ_Aug_25_JPG_714323e675.webp" alt=" EWJ’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 12:05 a.m. ET on Aug. 26, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="804" height="102"><figcaption>EWJ’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 12:05 a.m. ET on Aug. 26, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The U.S. trade negotiators have urged Japan to have a written agreement on the investment plans. However, according to a Nikkei report, Tokyo hopes to make the document less legally binding and demand a presidential order to reduce tariffs on Japanese goods soon.Separately, on Monday, two South Korean companies pledged billions to the U.S. amid President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to Washington. Hyundai Motor Group <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/hyundai-boosts-us-investment-to-26-b-as-it-builds-cars-robots-steel-to-strengthen-supply-chains/chsHWpPRdSQ">disclosed plans</a> to invest $26 billion into the U.S. over the next four years to bolster auto production capacity in America, while Korean Air ordered over 100 jets from Boeing.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-boeing-stock-rise-in-after-hours-trading-today/chsHiWeRdSi">Why Did Boeing Stock Rise In After-Hours Trading Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick arrives for the signing ceremony for the “GENIUS Act” in the East Room of the White House July 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. 

US Set To Provide Update On $550B Japanese Investment This Week, Lutnick Says 

The U.S. and Japan reached a trade agreement in July to lower tariffs on Japanese goods to 15% from the previously pledged 25%, in return for a major investment package.

Japan’s manufacturing activity shrank yet again in August, with the Trump administration’s tariffs affecting demand.The S&amp;P Global flash Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) came in at 49.9, higher than the 48.9 seen in July, but still came in below 50, which separates contraction from growth.“This suggests the recovery in manufacturing output may be hard to sustain unless we see an improvement in sales in the near term,” said Annabel Fiddes, Economics Associate Director at S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence. Foreign demand for Japanese goods and services also slipped for the fifth month in a row, with both factories and service providers stating a solid drop in new export work.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWJ">iShares MSCI Japan ETF</a> (EWJ) was in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.The report said that average input prices faced by private sector firms in Japan rose at a sharper rate in August. However, the growth remained softer than the average seen over the first half of 2025.Official data showed on Wednesday that Japan’s exports slipped 2.6% in July, compared to a year earlier, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs continued to hit global trade. While Japan has negotiated a lower 15% tariff rate for its goods compared to the 25% proposed by Washington, it will take at least a few weeks before the Trump administration prepares written documents for their implementation.The August manufacturing activity report showed that the selling price did not rise as much as costs. “Intense market competition and requests from clients for discounts had dampened overall pricing power. Notably, selling prices increased at the softest rate since last October, to suggest a stronger squeeze on operating margins," Fiddes noted.However, the composite PMI increased to 51.9 in August from 51.6 in July, aided by robust growth in the services industry.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/oil-prices-tick-up-on-strong-us-consumption-data/chsSkWpRdLg">Oil Prices Tick Up On Strong US Consumption Data; Traders Eye Ukraine Talks, Jackson Hole Conference</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A worker washes a large ice block while he inspects the production line at the Honda Reizo Co. factory on July 28, 2025 in Taishi, Japan. 

Japan’s Manufacturing Activity Contracts Again As Export Demand Stutters Amid Trump Tariffs, S&P Survey Shows 

The S&P Global flash Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) came in at 49.9, higher than the 48.9 seen in July, but still came in below 50, which separates contraction from growth.

Japan’s exports slipped 2.6% in July, compared to a year earlier, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs continued to hit global trade.According to a CNBC report, the decline was bigger than the 2.1% contraction expected by economists. The drop compared to a 0.5% fall in June, marking the steepest fall since February 2021.Exports to the U.S., the biggest market for Japanese goods, slumped 10.1% in July, compared to a 11.4% fall in June.The value of vehicle exports and auto parts fell 28.4% and 17.4%, respectively. In terms of volume, auto exports to the U.S. slipped by 3.2%. Japanese automakers are absorbing some of the tariffs to maintain their market share.Earlier this year, the U.S. imposed 25% levies on Japanese steel, cars, and aluminum exports while also enacting a 10% tariff on most other goods. The steel tariffs were raised to 50% in June.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWJ">iShares MSCI Japan ETF</a> (EWJ) was in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.A Bloomberg <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-19/japan-s-exports-fall-most-in-four-years-as-tariff-pain-deepens">report</a> said it will take a while before the new, reduced rates agreed between the U.S. and Japan would take effect.U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Tuesday that written documentation on the trade deals with Japan and South Korea is “weeks away.”The weak exports could weigh on economic growth in the third quarter. Japan’s economy grew in the previous five quarters, but continued weak exports could cause a recession. It could also indicate that Japan’s central bank might take a more cautious stance toward benchmark interest rates.The Asian country’s exports to China slipped 3.5% while total imports also fell 7.5% as inbound shipments of crude oil, coal, and liquefied natural gas fell by double-digit percentage points.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/palo-alto-ignites-retail-excitement/chsgqHQRdWQ">Palo Alto Ignites Retail Excitement As Wall Street Cheers Q4 Earnings Beat</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Japan’s Exports Tumble Most Since Early 2021 As Trump Tariffs Batter Trade

Exports to the U.S., the biggest market for Japanese goods, slumped 10.1% in July, compared to a 11.4% fall in June.

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