Japan's Akazawa cancelled his US trip because more discussions are needed at home first

Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi:

• Tariff negotiator Akazawa cancelled planned U.S. visit
• Tariff negotiator Akazawa’s cancellation of US visit is due to need of administrative discussions

He was intending to discuss Japanese investment plans into the US:

• Japan's head trade negotiator Akazawa is heading back to the US on Thursday