Japan might be playing long game in U.S. tariff talks
japantimes.co.jpPublished: 5/12/2025
Summary
Japan is sticking to its guns in its ongoing trade negotiations with the U.S., hoping increased domestic pressure will convince President Trump to relax tariffs and offer a better deal. Despite two rounds of high-level talks between key negotiators, no tangible progress has been made so far as the parties struggle to even agree on an agenda for discussions.