Key Facts
• U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent to lead delegation to Osaka Expo 2025.
• Visit scheduled for the Expo’s “National Day” to promote U.S. culture.
• Bessent’s first visit to Japan since U.S.-Japan tariff negotiations began.
• U.S.-Japan tariff talks focus on trade taxes, including a proposed 25% tariff by the U.S.
• Japanese negotiator Akazawa Ryosei has visited the U.S. seven times for discussions.
• Informal ministerial meetings may occur during the visit to advance negotiations.
Summary
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent will visit the Osaka Expo 2025 on its “National Day” to showcase American culture. This marks his first trip to Japan since the start of U.S.-Japan tariff negotiations, which aim to address trade taxes, including a proposed 25% tariff by the U.S. Japanese negotiator Akazawa Ryosei has made seven trips to the U.S. for these discussions. The visit may include informal ministerial meetings, potentially advancing the ongoing negotiations.
