US EditionNew U.S. ambassador to Japan 'optimistic' about tariff negotiations
- The head of Japan's Komeito party, Tetsuo Saito, does not rule out options to help families facing higher prices and U.S. tariffs, including a possible cut to the consumption tax.
- Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to instruct his ministers to prepare a supplementary budget for fiscal 2025 to fund relief measures.
- The government estimates the cost of living has increased by about 50,000 yen per person, prompting discussions of cash handouts to ease financial strain.
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New US ambassador to Japan optimistic on a tariffs deal
TOKYO, Japan — The new US ambassador to Japan arrived in Tokyo on Friday. He is optimistic that his country and its key Asian ally will reach a deal in their ongoing tariff negotiations. George Glass is a prominent businessperson known for his background in finance, investment banking and technology. Glass arrives as Washington and
America's new ambassador to Japan says he's optimistic they can reach a deal over tariffs so both countries can 'push back against a country like China'
The new U.S. ambassador to Japan arrived in Tokyo on Friday and said he is optimistic that his country and its key Asian ally will reach a deal in their ongoing tariff negotiations. George Glass, a prominent businessperson known for his background in finance, investment banking and technology, arrives as Washington and Tokyo are negotiating President Donald Trump's tariff measures, which have triggered worldwide concern about their impact on the…
U.S. Ambassador to Japan 'optimistic' on tariff deal
George Glass, the new U.S. Ambassador to Japan said he is "extremely optimistic" Tokyo and Washington can reach a deal over tariffs between the two countries, while presenting a unified front against China and Russia.
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