The prospect of former President Donald Trump returning to the White House is reportedly causing unease among Japanese businesses. What Happened: A Reuters poll, conducted from Feb. 6 to Feb. 16, 2024, reveals that nearly half of Japanese companies perceive a potential Trump presidency as a business risk. These firms are primarily concerned about the protectionist policies that marked Trump’s previous term from 2017 to 2021. As per the survey, 49% of the companies view a potential Trump administration as a risk. The biggest concerns for these companies, if Trump were to be re-elected, would be…
