US Treasury Secretary Bessent is not expected to attend the talks between Japan and US coming up Friday this week.
Kyodo with the info.
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Earlier from Japan:
- Japan finance minister Kato hints at plans to speak with Bessent on FX this week
- Akazawa: Japan, U.S. conducted working-level talks on bilateral trade on Monday ... no change to Tokyo's stance of demanding an elimination of U.S. tariffs in bilateral trade negotiations
