After 2 years of suspension due to Covid-19 pandemic, the 35^th edition of one of the biggest film festivals in Asia, Tokyo International Film Festival, started with the opening ceremony that was held yesterday at Takarazuka Theatre. The festival will host 111 films and 15 films selected from among 1,695 works from 107 countries and regions will be competing for the ¥3,000,000 grand prize. Three films from Japanese productions “By the window”, “Egoist” and “Mountain Woman” are drawing attention at the festival.

“Film has the power to restore hope and joy to those impacted by COVID,” said Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister of Tokyo, adding that he is happy that enthusiasts can enjoy such a rich film experience in Tokyo

“Our theme this year is Leaping Forward, and over the next 10 days, we will screen many films and hold a variety of events.” said Hiroyasu Ando, the festival chairman.

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EU Warns US Tariffs Could Trigger De Facto Trade Ban

On Jul 14, 2025

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned that a proposed 30% US tariff on European goods would effectively amount to a trade ban, severely disrupting transatlantic supply chains.

Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Sefcovic expressed disappointment over a letter from US President Donald Trump that halted expected trade progress. “We were close to an agreement,” he said, but now “must prepare for all outcomes.”

The EU has delayed retaliatory measures on $72 billion worth of US goods until August 1, hoping for a negotiated resolution. Sefcovic emphasized that “no one wants a trade war,” while France urged faster preparation for countermeasures and Hungary blamed the EU Commission’s weak response to US pressure.

Danish and Lithuanian ministers echoed calls to avoid escalation but emphasized EU readiness to defend its interests.

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