Japan, US to resume tariff talks after G7 summit as Akazawa plans Washington visit
Japan and the United States are preparing for a third round of negotiations over trade tariffs, aiming to resume talks later this month.
The discussions are part of ongoing efforts to ease tensions following recent U.S. tariff hikes under the Trump administration. Japan’s chief negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, is expected to travel to the U.S. for the talks shortly after attending the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors. That summit, set to be held next week, is likely to feature prominently in setting the tone for bilateral discussions, with both sides under pressure to find common ground on trade imbalances and tariff rollbacks.
Akazawa will attend the summit for finance ministers and central bankers being held Banff, Alberta, Canada on May 20 -22. This is being held ahead of the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit, which will be in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada from June 15 to 17.
That's Akazawa in the hat!
