Japan, US to 'Accelerate' Trade Talks After Trump-Ishiba Call
- Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to meet during the G7 summit to advance trade talks on tariffs after their phone call.
- The two leaders agreed to 'accelerate' ministerial negotiations to achieve a mutually beneficial agreement for both Japan and the U.S.
- Ishiba stated that Japan's position on eliminating higher import duties remains unchanged, especially regarding U.S. auto tariffs.
- The discussions also included regional security issues, emphasizing that 'peace and stability in the Middle East are of paramount importance,' according to Japan's Foreign Ministry.
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Ishiba, Trump to Meet in Canada; Decision Reflects Persistent Gaps in Tariff Negotiations
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on the phone on Friday and agreed to meet in person on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit starting Sunday in Canada.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that he had agreed with Donald Trump during a telephone call Friday to "accelerate" discussions on a trade agreement after the US President's customs duties.
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