Abe - Trump talks. FT reports 'Japan refuses to give greater access to US farmers'

Japanese Prime Minister Abe have had talks. Meeting in Washington.

Says the Financial Times (in summary):

  • Trump failed to persuade Abe to give the US greater access to the country's agricultural market
  • Diminishes hopes for a Japan - US trade deal as soon as May

(Trump is to visit Japan in late May)

More:

  • the US did not offer any concessions to Japan
  • Abe that Japan could not soften its stance on agriculture ahead of Upper House elections in July

Link to the FT, gated.

Japanese Prime Minister Abe and Trump in Washington.
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