Japan & United States — United States Congress
9 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026
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Domestic
Japan: Japan will lose the Nagoya consulate, impacting consular services and regional ties.
United States — United States Congress: Congress was notified of the closures and is the oversight body, with some members criticizing the move.
Aug 03, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Japan: Potential target of tariffs if it remains a top buyer.
United States — United States Congress: Must pass the bill; Senate expected to act, House uncertain.
Jul 10, 2026 · 311 articles
International
Japan: Japan's yen weakened amid oil price spikes, and the country faces energy import costs.
United States — United States Congress: Congress is divided over funding the Iran war; the request faces an uphill battle as Democrats oppose it and some Republicans question costs.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
Japan: Japan is a major oil importer affected by higher prices and yen weakness, prompting intervention in currency markets.
United States — United States Congress: Congress is considering windfall profit taxes on oil companies, which could affect their future earnings. The bills are part of the political response to high fuel prices.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
Japan: Japan expressed grave concern and urged China to reconsider missile testing. The test adds to Japan's worries about regional military activity.
United States — United States Congress: Congress received Pentagon report on China's military.
Apr 20, 2026 · 166 articles
Domestic
Japan: Japan held petrol price hikes below 20%, though diesel prices rose considerably faster.
United States — United States Congress: The United States — United States Congress party has launched a scathing attack on the Modi government over the fuel price hikes, accusing them of 'fuel loot' and causing economic hardship.
May 19, 2026 · 125 articles
Domestic
Japan: Japan is historically relevant as the attacker at Pearl Harbor, but not directly affected by the renaming.
United States — United States Congress: Congress must authorize the Medal of Honor and may weigh in on the renaming, giving it a role in the outcome.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Japan: Japan's Nikkei fell 1.9% and the yen weakened; the government has no immediate plan to change GPIF allocations, affecting currency markets.
United States — United States Congress: Congress is hosting Supreme Court justices for testimony, a separate event from the Iran conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
unfocused
Japan: Japan's Defense Minister praised U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific and defended Japan's decision to allow lethal weapons exports, emphasizing unity among allies.
United States — United States Congress: United States — United States Congress is grappling with issues like the release of Jeffrey Epstein's case files, immigration funding, and the Republican legislative agenda, highlighting internal divisions and challenges.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
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