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US trade deal with Japan remains possible, Bessent says
A U.S. trade deal with Japan is still possible, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a social media post on Friday, ...
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Ishiba and Bessent say 'good' trade agreement still possible
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urged U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent to continue talks with Japan’s chief negotiator to ...
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U.S.-Japan Tariff Talks: Constructive Dialogue and Future Prospects
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba discussed the potential for a beneficial ...
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Japan tariff negotiator Akazawa to hold more trade talks in US next week
TOKYO - Japan's top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, said on Saturday (July 19) he planned to visit Washington next week to ...
Japan Seeks US Tariff Talks During Bessent Visit, Yomiuri Reports
Japan is likely to seek a telephone conversation between Akazawa and Bessent before the latter arrives and an in-person ...
Bessent: In General The U.S. Is A Very Large, Closed Service Economy With Few Imports, We Have All The Leverage In Trade Talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent comments on trade talks with the E.U. and Japan during an interview on "FOX News Sunday." ...
US Treasury's Bessent believes good Japan tariff deal is possible, PM Ishiba says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba that their countries can reach a "good ...
Japan to host US Treasury Secretary as trade deal deadline looms
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will host US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday (July 18), ahead of a ...