Trump signals tariff hike on Japan
He said that is "because we also have a very big trade deficit, and it's very unfair to the American people."
Trump officials are holding talks with 18 trading partners.
Trump in April said he'd impose what he calls "reciprocal" tariffs of 24 percent on Japan. But he then called for a 90-day pause for negotiations--a July 9 deadline.
He is accusing Japan of carrying out "unfair" trade practices, particularly in agriculture and automobiles.
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