Key Facts
• Minister Akazawa concluded the third Japan-US tariff talks and returned to Japan.
• Results were reported to Prime Minister Ishiba on May 25, 2025.
• Discussions included trade expansion, non-tariff measures, and economic security cooperation.
• Akazawa emphasized Japan’s consistent stance to seek a review of tariff measures.
• Prime Minister Ishiba highlighted Japan’s advanced icebreaker technology as a key point.
• Akazawa refrained from commenting on progress due to the lack of agreement.
• The fourth round of Japan-US tariff talks is scheduled for May 30, 2025.
Summary
Minister for Economic Revitalization Akazawa reported the outcomes of the third Japan-US tariff negotiations to Prime Minister Ishiba after returning to Japan. The discussions covered trade expansion, non-tariff measures, and economic security cooperation. Akazawa reiterated Japan’s firm stance on seeking a review of tariff measures, describing them as regrettable. Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized the importance of Japan’s advanced icebreaker technology in the talks. However, Akazawa declined to comment on the progress, citing the absence of an agreement. The fourth round of negotiations is set to take place on May 30, 2025.
