High-level Japan-U.S. trade talks to be launched on Aug. 9

Japan and the United States are making arrangements to hold the first round of a high-level dialogue on trade on Aug. 9 in Washington, a state minister said Tuesday.The new framework will be headed by Japan's economy revitalization minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.The dialogue comes as the threat of higher auto tariffs imposed by the United States has raised concerns about global trade and the economy."I want us to have a constructive discussion," Motegi said at a press conference.Motegi added he hopes to discuss not just bilateral issues but also h…READ FULL ARTICLE