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.