U.S. and Japan to Enhance Trade Discussions

According to BlockBeats, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that senior officials from the United States and Japan have agreed to initiate working-level consultations immediately, building on current discussions. More ministerial meetings are planned for the near future. The statement highlighted that U.S. Treasury Secretary Besent, U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative Greer met with Japan's Minister for Economic Revitalization, Akazawa Ryoichi, on Thursday. The discussions focused on fair and reciprocal trade, described as candid and constructive. During the meeting, Besent emphasized to Akazawa the importance of tariffs and non-tariff measures, as well as economic security as a component of national security, among other concerns.