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The Business Times1h
Japan signals intent to reach US tariff deal by G7 in June
TOKYO] Japan’s chief trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa indicated his aim to resolve tariff talks in time for a June meeting ...
‘Investment, not tariffs,’ says Ishiba after telephone talks with Trump before 3rd round of talks
“Investment, not tariffs,” Ishiba told reporters after the talks. He said Japan’s position to keep pushing Washington to drop ...
The Japan Times1h
U.S. and Japan eye June G7 leaders’ summit for possible tariff deal
Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s chief tariff negotiator, met separately with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade ...
Nikkei Asia1h
Japan tariff negotiator says it is 'desirable' to reach agreement with US in June
After meeting separately with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington, Ryosei Akazawa said they were able to hold "more frank and in-depth ...
NBC Los Angeles19h
Live updates: ‘Investment, not tariffs,' says Japan's PM following telephone talks with Trump
The U.S. is charging a 25% tariff on imports of autos, a mainstay of Japan’s trade with the U.S. and a key driver of growth ...
U.S. tariff countdown heats up race to turn talks into deals
Halfway through President Donald Trump's 90-day freeze on his so-called reciprocal tariffs, a persistent gripe is severe ...
Japan's exports slow in April as Trump's tariffs dent shipments to the U.S.
Japan's exports to the United States, its largest single trading partner, fell nearly 2% in April as tariff hikes imposed by ...
Japan downgrades view on global economy as US tariffs bite
Japan's government on Thursday downgraded its assessment on the global economy in the face of uncertainty over U.S. trade ...