August 28, 2025 10:49 AM
Japan’s trade negotiator cancels US visit over tariff deal snag
Japan's top trade negotiator cancelled a visit to the United States at the last minute on Thursday, further delaying talks designed to finalise a $550 billion investment package offered by Tokyo in exchange for relief on punishing tariffs. Ryosei Akazawa was due to fly to Washington to craft a written confirmation of the terms of the package, such as the split of investment returns between the U.S. and Japan, a government source previously told Reuters. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick h...


