Japan's minister unsuccessful in winning US tariff exemption assurance
During his recent meeting with US officials to seek exemptions from fresh tariffs on steel, automobiles and other imports, Japanese economy, trade and industry minister Yoji Muto failed to secure any such assurance. Despite that, both sides agreed to work closely toward strengthening bilateral economic ties, he said. They also discussed energy cooperation, such as the development of LNG in Alaska.
During his recent meeting with US officials to seek exemptions from fresh tariffs on steel, automobiles and other imports, Japanese economy, trade and industry minister Yoji Muto failed to secure any such assurance.
Despite that, both sides agreed to work closely toward strengthening bilateral economic ties, he said.
They also discussed energy cooperation, such as the development of LNG in Alaska.
