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Yen stumbles as Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Japan
short by / on Tuesday, 8 July, 2025
The yen fell broadly on Tuesday while the dollar held steady as US President Donald Trump unveiled 25% tariffs on goods from Japan and South Korea in the latest development of his chaotic trade war. The announcement rattled investor sentiment, sending the Japanese yen and South Korean won down roughly 1% overnight.