US EditionDonald Trump says ‘big progress’ made in Japan talks on tariff deal
- President Donald Trump stated that there has been 'big progress' in tariff negotiations with Japan.
- Trump described the U.S. Trade deficit with Japan as problematic, claiming U.S. Businesses have been 'ripped off' by unfair practices.
- Japanese official Akazawa mentioned that a second meeting is planned for later this month, indicating ongoing discussions.
- Ishiba noted that while negotiations may be difficult, Trump is committed to prioritizing talks with Japan.
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Trump’s Attendance at Tariff Talks Unusual Step; Japan, U.S. Meeting May Influence Future U.S. Tariff Negotiations
When economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa was ushered into the Oval Office at the White House on Wednesday afternoon (Thursday morning Japan time) for high-level bilateral talks on U.S. tariffs, he encountered an unexpected attendee: U.S. President Donald Trump.
Economy and Finance Minister Akazawa wears MAGA hat in front of Trump, photo released
[Washington = Tobita Rintaro] By the 17th, the White House had released photos taken during a meeting between President Trump and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akimasa Akazawa on the 16th. In one photo Akazawa was wearing a red hat with the words "Make America Great Again." "Make America Great Again" is abbreviated to "MAGA." It is a slogan that symbolizes Trump and his supporters.
Pikachu likes this: Trump boasts ‘great progress’ with Japan in tariff negotiations
How are the negotiations for Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs going? The U.S. president stated that his ‘deals’ made “great progress” in the trade talks with representatives of Japan seeking exemptions from tariffs. “It is a great honor to have met with the Japanese trade delegation. Great progress!” Trump posted on his Social Truth network following the meeting on Wednesday, April 16. The talks did not result in an immediate suspension of tari…
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Uncanceled NewsTrump’s “Big Progress!” Trade Talk With Japanese Delegation Boosted Asian Markets
(Zero Hedge)—Tokyo led Asian stocks overnight after President Trump shared optimism on social media about promising Japan-US trade talks. Main equity indexes Around 6 pm Wednesday, Trump wrote on Truth Social: “A Great Honor to have just met with the Japanese Delegation on Trade. Big Progress!” The president’s “big progress” trade talks with Japanese representatives did not immediately halt tariffs. Still, Japan’s lead negotiator, Ryosei Akazaw…
ThePatriotLight - Trump talks ‘big progress’ with Japan after White House meeting
ThePatriotLight - Photo: Alamy President Donald Trump spoke of “big progress” with Japan after meeting with a delegation from the country in the White House on Wednesday. The president shared the update to his Truth Social profile following the visit to address recent tariff changes. “A Great Honor to have just met with the Japanese Delegation onTrump talks ‘big progress’ with Japan after White House meeting
Customs duties: between Japan and the United States, "progress" but not yet agreed
No agreement at the moment between Tokyo and Washington, but "great progress," according to Trump. Japan, under the threat of 24% surtax, was the first country to negotiate directly with the US President in the hope of obtaining the lifting of tariffs. A threat suspended for three months, but the Japanese delegation is leaving, for the moment, empty hands.
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