Japan, US Aim for Tariff Deal at G7 Summit | JQJO

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced that Japan aims to finalize tariff negotiations with the U.S. by the G7 summit in May. Following a recent round of talks in Washington and a phone call between Ishiba and President Trump, progress is reported, focusing on trade expansion, non-tariff barriers, and economic security. Further cooperation is also anticipated in shipbuilding and icebreaker technology. While the next round of talks is being scheduled, Japan's top negotiator stressed that a comprehensive agreement is needed before any deal is considered finalized.