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flag Japan's trade negotiator in Washington discusses concessions to reduce U.S. tariffs on Japanese goods.

flag Japan's top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, is in Washington for a second round of talks to discuss potential concessions to secure relief from U.S. trade tariffs. flag Akazawa may offer to adjust vehicle import procedures, increase U.S. corn and soybean imports, or continue discussions on developing liquefied natural gas fields in Alaska. flag Japan faces a 10% baseline tariff plus higher levies on cars, steel, and aluminum. flag The U.S. had initially announced a 24% tariff but put it on hold for 90 days. flag Akazawa will meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and other officials.

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