Japan and U.S. Inch Closer to Tariff Agreement Amid G7 Preparations

Japan PM Ishiba aims to advance U.S. tariff talks; eyes the outcome at G-7 summit

Japan's top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa held a third round of Japan-U.S. talks in Washington on Friday.

Japan’s Ishiba eyes G7 summit, aims to advance US tariff talks

Speaking in Kyoto, Ishiba said there has been progress in negotiations on trade expansion, non-tariff measures and economic security.

Japan and U.S. Inch Closer to Tariff Agreement Amid G7 Preparations

Japan and U.S. Inch Closer to Tariff Agreement Amid G7 Preparations On Sunday, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba highlighted strides made in Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations, preparing for a resolution by the G7 summit. The latest discussions, led by Japan's top negotiator Ryosei Akazawa in Washington, focused on trade expansion, non-tariff measures, and economic security.At a briefing in Kyoto, Ishiba noted progress and the intention to refi…

Japan signals intent to reach US tariff deal by G-7 in June

Japan’s chief trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa indicated his aim to resolve tariff talks in time for a June meeting between US President Donald Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba following Trump’s surprise pivot to allow a partnership between two of the countries’ steelmakers.  “It’s been confirmed that the leaders of the two nations are looking forward to their meeting,” Akazawa told reporters in Washington on Friday after meeting U…

Japan: Next round of US talks being arranged

Japanese Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy Ryosei Akazawa revealed on Sunday that the next round of trade negotiations with the United States is being arranged.Speaking to the press at ...

On the 25th, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed his willingness to cooperate in the field of shipbuilding in relation to the Japan-US negotiations over the Trump administration's high tariff policy. He also mentioned the possibility of providing icebreaker technology. Regarding the Japan-US negotiations, he said, "We will continue to hold further discussions, bearing in mind the G7 Summit in June."