Japan’s Akazawa: Held Phone Call Discussions With US’s Lutnick

Japan’s chief trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa tells reporters that he held a 40 minute phone call with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick from 12:45pm Japan time.

• Japan has avoided easy compromises but feel it has been building trust with the US, and see progress in the talks
• Agreed with Lutnick to continue vigorous negotiations
• Had frank and in-depth discussions with Lutnick, told him that the new tariff rate is regrettable
• Trump is renowned business man, good with numbers
• NOTE: Japan Gets 25% Tariffs With Room to Seek Deal Past Election
• Trying to reach an agreement with the US on a ...