Clash of Tariffs: U.S.-Japan Trade Talks Face Hurdles

Clash of Tariffs: U.S.-Japan Trade Talks Face Hurdles

Clash of Tariffs: U.S.-Japan Trade Talks Face Hurdles Top officials from the United States and Japan struggled to find common ground in trade discussions on Thursday, as differing perspectives on tariffs overshadowed the talks. While U.S. representatives expressed optimism, highlighting Japan's quick engagement, Japanese media delivered a more pessimistic outlook.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other American officials pushed for easin…

Tariff deal with US only possible ‘when everything is agreed,’ says Japan

Tokyo, Washington to ‘sort out points of contention’ at working level discussions before moving toward deal - Anadolu Ajansı

Japan and the US spoke about the issue of the US increasing tariffs. This is the second time since last month. On the 2nd, Japanese time, in Washington, Japan's Akazawa...

Japan, EU make progress on US trade talks

The NewsJapan and the EU lauded progress on trade talks with the US, but warned Washington of consequences if deals were not reached soon. Tokyo said negotiations over lowering tariffs could conclude in June, but its finance minister pointed out that Tokyo was the world’s biggest holder of US Treasurys, giving it leverage over Washington: “Whether or not we use that card is a different decision,” he said. The European Union trade commissioner, m…

Japan, US holding tariff talks with focus on farm sector

WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- Japan's chief tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa on Thursday started his second round of talks with senior U.S. officials, with th

Ishiba Calls For More Detailed Trade Talks; Tariff Issue Unresolved, But Talks “Constructive”

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized Friday the need for detailed discussions on trade expansion and non-tariff measures after the latest round of tariff negotiations with the United States.