Lighthizer: U.S., Japan agree to 'accelerate discussions' on bilateral trade issues

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono met Thursday and agreed to speed discussions on “specific bilateral trade issues,” as well as to explore other efforts to strengthen trade and investment ties. “At the meeting, they discussed work plans to promote the trade agenda under the U.S.-Japan Economic Dialogue, co-chaired by Vice President Mike Pence and Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso,” USTR said in a statement. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Lighthizer “welcome the acceleration of...