Reference Message Network reported on April 20th according to a report by Reuters on April 20th, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishihara stated on the 20th that Japan would focus on "fairness" in discussions with the United States regarding exchange rate issues. U.S. President Donald Trump launched a tariff offensive, and the U.S.-Japan trade negotiations have drawn global attention.

Ishihara revealed on NHK's program that Tokyo might increase its purchase of American energy and hinted at flexibility in responding to U.S. accusations of non-tariff barriers in the Japanese automobile market.

Trump unexpectedly attended the first round of U.S.-Japan talks on the 16th and boasted of "major progress" in the negotiations. He previously stated that he hoped the negotiations would cover the issues he accused Japan of, namely that Tokyo deliberately devalues the yen to give its exporters an unfair advantage.

Ishihara said that specific discussions about exchange rate policies will be conducted by Finance Minister Kato and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Buchholz.

When asked how they would respond if the U.S. side requested cooperation to appreciate the yen, Ishihara stated: "We must handle this matter from the perspective of fairness."

According to a report by Kyodo News on April 20th, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishihara stated on the 20th that the Japanese government will not include discussions on security issues in trade negotiations with the United States, while U.S. President Trump urged reducing America's burden in defending Japan.

Ishihara stated in a television program: "I believe it is inappropriate to discuss security and trade together. We should address security issues but not link them to tariffs."

Ishihara also stated that as a leader of free trade, Japan will strengthen cooperation with ASEAN and the EU.

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