Japan, US explored possibility of trade deal, Tokyo's top negotiator says

Akazawa's comment follows meeting with American cabinet officials Friday

Japan's top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, spoke with reporters June 13 after meeting with top U.S. trade officials in Washington. © Kyodo

(Reuters) -- Japan and the U.S. on Friday had a very detailed exchange and explored the possibility of a trade agreement, Japan's top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, told a briefing.

Akazawa made the comment to Japanese media after meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington.

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