
US and Japan seek tariff deal as Trump enters talks
US President Donald Trump announced that he will participate in tariff negotiations with Japan, following expressions of confidence from both countries in reaching a deal. President Trump issued a 90-day pause on his 24-per cent tariffs on Japan last week, but a 10 per cent tariff remains in place, News.Az reports citing foreign media. Japan is the biggest investor into the United States and a close strategic and economic ally. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has described the levy situation as 'a national crisis.' The White House meeting with Tokyo's envoy is being closely watched as a possible barometer for