Japan to emphasize benefits of free trade to U.S. in tariff talks: PM

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Wednesday that Japan will emphasize the importance of free trade in bilateral tariff negotiations with the United States, despite President Donald Trump pursuing his protectionist and growth-stifling "America First" policy.During a one-on-one parliamentary debate with opposition party leaders, Ishiba said Japan will highlight its contributions through investment in the United States. This follows Trump's decision to impose tariffs in a bid to rectify what he sees as imbalanced state of trade.With Japan and the United States expected to hold another round o…READ FULL ARTICLE