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U.S., Japan trade talks continue as questions on scope, timing loom

July 16, 2019 at 11:35 AM
Japanese and U.S. officials met for another round of trade talks in Washington, DC last week focusing on tariff cuts in agricultural and industrial goods, with some sources suggesting the U.S. is keen on striking an early deal that does not require Capitol Hill’s approval. A Japanese official confirmed to Inside U.S. Trade that Japanese Ambassador for International Economic Affairs Kazuyoshi Umemoto led the delegation that met with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Friday. The official...


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