Key Facts
• Japan and U.S. leaders to meet during G7 Summit in Canada, June 15–17.
• Japan seeks agreement on U.S. high tariff policies through ongoing ministerial talks.
• Economic Minister Ryosei Akazawa to attend 6th round of negotiations in Washington on June 13.
• Akazawa has visited the U.S. for four consecutive weeks for trade discussions.
• Japan demands removal of all additional tariffs but considers lowering auto tariffs.
• U.S. resists tariff removal, focusing on reducing trade deficit with Japan.
• Akazawa to coordinate with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Canada before returning on June 18.
Summary
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to meet during the G7 Summit in Canada from June 15 to 17. The meeting aims to address U.S. high tariff policies, with Japan pushing for the removal of all additional tariffs while considering concessions on auto tariffs. Economic Minister Ryosei Akazawa has been actively involved, attending four consecutive weeks of negotiations in the U.S., including a sixth round scheduled for June 13 in Washington. Akazawa will join Ishiba in Canada for final preparations before returning to Japan on June 18. The U.S. remains firm on maintaining tariffs, citing concerns over its trade deficit with Japan, particularly in the automotive sector.
