Japan’s economy faces pressure from U.S. import tariffs of 24% from July unless officials can negotiate them down. The country is also seeking an exemption for carmakers from a separate 25% import ...

Hopes have dimmed for a trade deal between Japan and the United States in the coming days, as no breakthroughs have been ...

Japan's top tariff negotiator is arranging a visit to the United States later this week for a sixth round of ...

Tokyo, June 8 (Jiji Press)--Japan's chief tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said Sunday that much needs to be done before Tokyo reaches an accord with the United States.

Japan's chief tariff negotiator Akazawa Ryosei has returned after holding talks with top members of the US administration.

Ishiba and Trump may hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the three-day Group of Seven summit in Canada from June 15.

Ryosei Akazawa said tariffs are unacceptable, but Japan is proposing a tariff reduction plan tied to a country’s contribution to the US auto industry for a deal.

WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- Japan and the United States have "yet to find common ground" on tariff issues, Tokyo's top negotiator ...

Japan's chief tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, announced progress after talks with U.S. counterparts Treasury Secretary ...

Both sides will 'continue coordinating energetically to achieve an agreement that benefits both Japan and the United States,' ...