Japan tariff negotiator held "in-depth" talks with Lutnick, Japan government says
- Japan canceled its chief tariff negotiator's trip to the U.S. after the White House's delay in tariff discussions.
- U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that additional tariffs could reach 70 percent if no trade agreement is reached by July 9.
- A high-ranking official mentioned uncertainty regarding a letter from Trump, stating, 'We have no idea when such a letter may arrive or even if it will arrive.'
- Japanese officials were hopeful about negotiating a 14 percent reciprocal tariff that Trump announced in April 2025.
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Akazawa Held Two Phone Talks with Lutnick over Tariffs, Says Govt as Deadline for ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ Approaches
Economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa, chief tariff negotiator, recently held two rounds of telephone talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, the Japanese government announced Saturday.
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Read Full ArticleThe Japanese government said in a statement that it intends to actively continue its coordination with the American side.
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