Key Facts
• Japan’s Ryosei Akazawa arrived in Washington for the 8th round of tariff talks.
• Both nations aim for a trade agreement by August 1, despite Japan’s election results.
• U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at a shift in U.S.-China talks to security issues.
• Microsoft warned SharePoint users of vulnerabilities exposing over 10,000 companies globally.
• Stellantis reported a €2.3 billion loss in H1 2025 due to tariffs and EV demand decline.
• Trump Media invested $2 billion in Bitcoin and related securities as part of its strategy.
Summary
Key global developments include Japan-U.S. trade talks aiming for an August 1 agreement, with no impact from Japan’s recent election. U.S.-China discussions may shift focus to security concerns, including China’s oil purchases from sanctioned nations. Microsoft flagged critical vulnerabilities in SharePoint, risking data breaches for over 10,000 companies. Stellantis faced a €2.3 billion loss in H1 2025, driven by tariffs and declining EV demand. Meanwhile, Trump Media invested $2 billion in Bitcoin, signaling a strategic shift toward cryptocurrency.
