Japan seeks tariff talks early next week in U.S. amid impasse

The Japanese government wants to send its chief tariff negotiator to the United States for an eighth round of ministerial-level talks early next week, a source close to the matter said Thursday.Tokyo is believed to have sounded out the administration of President Donald Trump for another round of negotiations ahead of next Wednesday's deadline for its 90-day pause on country-specific tariffs.With Trump appearing to harden his stance, Japan's last-ditch efforts will hinge on whether Ryosei Akazawa can secure a deal that includes a reduced tariff rate on cars, the source said.In rounds of tal…READ FULL ARTICLE