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Japan tariff negotiator held "in-depth" talks with Lutnick, Japan government says
- Japan's tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa had "in-depth exchanges" with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on July 3 and July 5, according to the Japanese government.
- US President Donald Trump has criticized Japan for allegedly not importing US-grown rice and accused it of unfair trade practices.
- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stated he is determined to protect Japan's national interests amid negotiations for a trade deal.
- Japan aims to avoid higher tariffs as a pause on a 24 percent tariff on imports expires on July 9, fueled by Trump's threats of increased rates.
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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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The Japanese government said in a statement that it intends to actively continue its coordination with the American side.
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