Economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa had a series of talks with U.S. government officials in Washington on Friday ...

Ryosei Akazawa said tariffs are unacceptable, but Japan is proposing a tariff reduction plan tied to a country’s contribution to the US auto industry for a deal.

WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- Japan and the United States have "yet to find common ground" on tariff issues, Tokyo's top negotiator ...

Japan's chief tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, announced progress after talks with U.S. counterparts Treasury Secretary ...

Both sides will 'continue coordinating energetically to achieve an agreement that benefits both Japan and the United States,' ...

Japan's top tariff negotiator is in Washington for another round of trade talks. Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa ...