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Goldman Sachs analyst Brooke Roach detailed how the newly implemented U.S. reciprocal tariffs are set to affect retail companies by increasing costs for goods sourced from key international markets. The analysis breaks down tariff hikes on major countries like China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and India, while also outlining which sectors and companies might be better shielded from the financial pressure.

Sangamo Therapeutics and Eli Lilly have entered into a licensing agreement granting Eli Lilly exclusive global rights to leverage Sangamo's novel STAC-BBB capsid for the development of gene therapies targeting neurological diseases. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Sangamo, with the potential to unlock substantial financial rewards and advance the development of innovative treatments for patients with unmet medical needs.

President Trump's new tariffs on technology equipment could significantly impact billion-dollar AI infrastructure projects, potentially delaying or even canceling large-scale initiatives. The tariffs have also caused a dramatic sell-off in global markets, wiping out trillions of dollars in market value.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called for unity within the LDP to win two key elections this summer, acknowledging the public's distrust of politics and outlining plans to address economic issues and pursue constitutional revisions. The LDP faces an uphill battle to regain public trust and restore its strength after suffering a loss in the Lower House election last October.

A bust featuring the reconstructed face of a Japanese woman from nearly 1,800 years ago was unveiled at Aoya Kamijichi Historical Park in Tottori. The reconstruction, derived from detailed DNA analysis of her skull, reveals striking features that connect modern observers with their ancient ancestors.