Japan trade negotiator Akazawa says want to meet with Bessent for ministerial talks

• Will continue demanding US to reconsider tariff measures
• Want to meet with Bessent this time
• Will conduct ministerial talks on trade expansion, economic security cooperation
• Aware of US court decision to block Trump tariffs
• Will examine the details and potential impact on Japan

While the block on reciprocal tariffs – if upheld – is a positive development, Japan is still one of those more heavily impacted by sectoral tariffs. That especially on autos, as highlighted previously here.

This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.