#Latest news with #EconomicRevitalizationMinisterNHK20-05-2025BusinessNHKTop Japan trade envoy to head for US for fresh tariff negotiationsJapan's top negotiator in tariff talks with the United States is scheduled to leave for Washington on Friday. Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa Ryosei is expected to engage in a third round of ministerial discussions the following day. He said on Tuesday, "It's important to achieve an agreement that's a win for both countries. Japan's national interests must not be damaged by prioritizing an early consensus." Akazawa is expected to ask the US again to review levies imposed on Japanese autos and other products. Tokyo has already presented plans to buy more goods from the US. This includes a review of procedures to make it easier to import American cars. Japan has also made a proposal to increase imports of soybeans and corn. Meanwhile, Washington has given Tokyo a list of what it considers to be non-tariff trade barriers.
NHK20-05-2025BusinessNHKTop Japan trade envoy to head for US for fresh tariff negotiationsJapan's top negotiator in tariff talks with the United States is scheduled to leave for Washington on Friday. Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa Ryosei is expected to engage in a third round of ministerial discussions the following day. He said on Tuesday, "It's important to achieve an agreement that's a win for both countries. Japan's national interests must not be damaged by prioritizing an early consensus." Akazawa is expected to ask the US again to review levies imposed on Japanese autos and other products. Tokyo has already presented plans to buy more goods from the US. This includes a review of procedures to make it easier to import American cars. Japan has also made a proposal to increase imports of soybeans and corn. Meanwhile, Washington has given Tokyo a list of what it considers to be non-tariff trade barriers.
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