Tokyo unwilling to bend on 'national interest' as 'reciprocal' duties loom
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sought a breakthrough by speaking directly with U.S. President Donald Trump, but was unsuccessful. (Japan's Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
KANANASKIS, Canada -- Japan's hopes of reaching a tariff agreement with the U.S. on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Canada evaporated, as Tokyo's expectations for "special treatment" as an ally and major investor ended up hardening Washington's stance.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and President Donald Trump held a 30-minute meeting Monday, which was largely spent discussing tariffs. Ishiba sought a breakthrough by speaking directly to Trump but was unsuccessful.
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