Summary
- It was reported that U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba possibly discussed tariff issues during a 45-minute phone call.
- In Japan, Ryosei Akazawa, the Minister in charge of tariffs, has departed for the U.S. for the third round of U.S.-Japan negotiations.
- NHK commented that Prime Minister Ishiba seems to have exchanged views with President Trump to facilitate future negotiations.
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, and Shigeru Ishiba, the Prime Minister of Japan, reportedly held a phone call for about 45 minutes on the 23rd, according to Kyodo News and Jiji Press.
Jiji Press reported that the two leaders might have discussed U.S. tariff measures.
Ryosei Akazawa, Japan's Minister in charge of tariffs, departed for the United States on the morning of the same day for the third round of U.S.-Japan negotiations. NHK commented that "Prime Minister Ishiba seems to have exchanged views directly with President Trump to facilitate future negotiations."
Hye-won Ahn, Hankyung.com reporter anhw@hankyung.com
Korea Economic Daily
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