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Japan tariff negotiator held 'in-depth' talks with Lutnick, Japan government says
Japan's tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa held "in-depth exchanges" over the phone with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Thursday (Jul 3) and Saturday, the Japanese government said. A pause on a 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on imports from Japan expires on Jul 9, although US President Donald Trump has suggested the rate could be even higher. The Japanese government also said in a statement that it intends to continue actively coordinating with the US side on the matter, as it worked to avert higher tariffs. The White House declined to comment on the report, referring only to Trump's recent comments on Japan. ... (full story)