Here is what to know about the March 8 global event:

Japanese electronics giant Sony and drinks maker Suntory are stockpiling inventory in the United States while their peers shift production or supply chains in efforts to fend off an evolving threat of U.

Tokyo stocks climbed Thursday, supported by easing concerns over 25 percent U.S. tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico after the U.S. government granted automakers a one-month reprieve. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 286.

The U.S. president is delaying 25% tariffs on cars from Mexico and Canada and might consider carve-outs for agricultural imports from those countries.

Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday, pressured by fears over a trade war triggered by U.S. tariffs imposed on China, Mexico and Canada, while e

The foreign and economy ministers of Japan and Britain agreed Friday to promote free and open international trade, with concerns moun

The visit is set to take place just before Trump’s extra levies are expected to kick in on March 12. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japanese electronics giant Sony and drinks maker Suntory are stockpiling inventory in the United States while their peers shift production or supply chains in efforts to fend off an evolving threat of U.