Donald Trump weighs trade talks in Japan, but the Tokyo team is leaving without a deal

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Washington’s chief trade negotiator in Japan will leave Washington without an immediate agreement after interviewing Donald Trump as part of the efforts made to negotiate the removal of harsh American definitions.

US President Riosi Akazawa met on Wednesday and said on social media there was “great progress!” Japan also sought to become The first major economy To secure a rest of Trump’s tariff, which sparked unrest in the global economy after it was unveiled this month.

Japanese officials said that the unexpected personal meeting with Trump was a possible sign of the president’s keenness to get rid of commercial deals with allies, as China is also trying to deepen its participation in global trade.

Akazawa told reporters after talks that the two sides agreed to hold a second meeting this month and search for a quick solution. a description Definitions As “very unfortunate” and urged the White House to follow a deal that would enhance both economists.

He said he was “very grateful” because the American president met his delegation, who also had talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Pesin and Trade Representative Jameson Jarir.

The United States of Japan’s talks are closely examined by governments worldwide in search of evidence of Trump’s strategy in escalating a global trade war.

JapanThe largest external investor in America and the nearest ally in Asia, has a lot of danger in economic and security conditions if the relations with Washington are a wall.

The United States has already imposed a 25 percent tariff on Japanese cars, steel and aluminum and rejected a A series of requests for exemptions From Tokyo.

The possibility of an additional tax by 24 percent in light of Trump’s “mutual” tariff system has shocked Japanese companies and Prime Minister Shigro Eshiba led a “national crisis”.

Speaking to the Tokyo journalists on Thursday morning, Ishiba highlighted the possible advantage of Japan from its commercial negotiations is a top priority for Trump.

He warned, “Of course, negotiations will not be easy to go forward.”

Before joining the talks, Trump indicated that he would raise the issue of whether Japan should bear a greater financial burden to host the American military forces in bases across the country.

The American president has repeatedly described the Allied Security Treaty as “unfair”, which last week reiterates that “we pay hundreds of billions of dollars to defend them … they are not paying anything.”

Japan pays about $ 1.4 billion annually towards the cost of supporting the American military presence.

The possibility that the next round of talks will include Japan pledged higher defensive spending on strengthening shares in Japanese defense contractors, as IHI 5 percent of heavy industries in Kawasaki increased by 6.3 percent of heavy industries in Mitsubishi by 1.6 percent on Thursday.

According to Akazawa, the talks did not cover foreign exchange issues and the weak yen, which is preoccupied with the American administration.

He said that the talks on this case will take place separately between Pesent and Japanese Finance Minister Katsonobo Kato.

Akazawa later confirmed Japan’s position that he does not manipulate the market by weakening the yen.