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US-Canada trade war and sovereignty disputes escalate

80 clusters · 2159 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Trump pauses Canadian tariffs following trade agreement

The trade dispute between the United States and Canada has escalated into a significant conflict over economic sovereignty. Following the collapse of negotiations in late August 2026, Canada implemented retaliatory tarif

Japan liquor tax reform and industry response

7 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Japan beer tax unification shifts beverage market

Japan's liquor tax reform officially took effect on October 1, 2026, unifying tax rates for all beer-related beverages at 54.25 yen per 350ml can. This standardization has resulted in a tax reduction of approximately 9 y

Sapporo Breweries luxury market expansion

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Sapporo Beer targets luxury wine market with Marques de Riscal

Sapporo Breweries is shifting its product strategy toward high-end and luxury segments in response to changing consumer behaviors. Following a survey indicating a trend toward ‘fulfillment consumption’—where consumers pr

Japan alcohol industry regulatory developments

4 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Japan Fair Trade Commission investigates major beer companies for price cartel

Japan is undergoing significant regulatory and structural changes within its alcoholic beverage market. The government has implemented a liquor tax reform designed to unify tax rates across beer, Happoshu, and ‘new genre