Japan to press for tariff relief during 90-day pause


“There is no change in Japan’s policy,” Economic Revitalisation Minister Akazawa said. — Bloomberg

Tokyo: Japan will continue to urge US President Donald Trump to review his tariff measures in hopes of winning a reprieve following the president’s abrupt decision to put a hold on some of the reciprocal tariffs, according to Ryosei Akazawa, the nation’s top trade representative.

“There is no change in Japan’s policy,” Economic Revitalisation Minister Akazawa said yesterday. “We will pursue Japan’s national interests to the maximum extent without panicking or making a fuss.”

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