Japan and U.S. Push Forward in Tariff Negotiations Amid Economic Security Concerns

In a concerted effort to bridge differences over trade policies, the United States and Japan have engaged in their seventh round of tariff negotiations in Washington, D.C., as confirmed by the Japanese government on June 28.The meeting saw Howard Luttnick, U.S.

Secretary of Commerce, and Ryosei Akazawa, Japanese Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy, delve into discussions centered around trade expansion, non-tariff measures, and cooperation on economic security.

The Japanese government announced that both parties have committed to "vigorously continue adjustments" to finalize a mutually beneficial agreement.