Japan, U.S. yet to find common ground on tariffs but want quick deal

Japan and the United States have "yet to find common ground" on tariff issues, Tokyo's top negotiator said Friday, indicating that there remain many differences between the sides, but they still aim to clinch a win-win deal in mid-June.After holding talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington, Ryosei Akazawa told reporters that he believes "further progress" was made.They will also "continue coordinating energetically to achieve an agreement that benefits both Japan and the United States," Akazawa said.Akazawa, however, noted that no …READ FULL ARTICLE