On April 2, 2025, a shock rippled through the global trade order. U.S. President Donald Trump announced by executive order a new tariff regime intended to correct the massive U.S. trade deficit.
On December 5, 2025, shockwaves rippled through Japan’s motorsports community. What many fans saw when they opened their smartphones was the stunning headline: “Fuji TV Acquires Exclusive F1 Broadcasting Rights,” followed immediately by “DAZN to End F1 Streaming.” Fuji Television Network announced that it had signed an “exclusive all-rights agreement” for Formula 1 in Japan covering five seasons from 2026 through 2030.