Japanese Minister for Economic Revitalization heads to the US to launch the second round of US-Japan tariff talks

Japanese Cabinet members visit the US again to prepare for the second round of tariff negotiations

AFP, Tokyo, 30th - After Japan and the United States held their first tariff negotiation earlier this month, Japan's Minister of Economic Revitalization Akira Akaza set off for the United States today to prepare for the second round of US-Japan tariff talks. He expressed hope that Japan and the United States can reach a consensus that serves the interests of both countries.

Akira Akaza departed from Tokyo's Haneda Airport around 11 o'clock this morning to travel to the United States for the second round of US-Japan tariff negotiations.

Before departure, he told the media, "Of course, national interests must be considered, but they must also be acceptable to the US side. What I always think about is how to build a win-win relationship, reach an agreement, one step or two steps forward, and look forward to moving ahead."

Akira Akaza also said, "I have heard from senior executives in the automotive industry that Japanese companies are losing money every day as soon as they export. Therefore, it must be handled 'carefully but promptly.' This implies taking into account the impact of US tariff measures on industries such as automobiles in Japan, and hoping that Japan and the United States can reach a consensus that serves national interests."

The report pointed out that during the negotiations, Akira Akaza will once again strongly urge the United States to readjust a series of tariff measures, while also explaining that promoting investment in the United States by Japan will benefit the U.S. economy, hoping to find a compromise point acceptable to both sides.

Regarding the US demand for Japan to expand imports of automobiles, agricultural products, etc., whether Japan can explain its ideas based on the US approach and negotiation attitude, and discuss specifics, will be the focus of this US-Japan negotiation.

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