Japan to resist Trump efforts to form trade bloc against China

Japan is cautiously navigating U.S.-led efforts to isolate China due to its vital trade ties with Beijing, while also attempting to finalize tariffs-related deals with the U.S. before a 90-day reprieve expires, according to Japanese officials. The country aims to strike agreements in sectors like automobiles and agriculture ahead of the G7 summit in June but is prioritizing avoiding broader trade tensions with China.