Tokyo's Trade Ties Tighten Amid US Shifts The news that Japan and the US are advancing cooperation on a $550 billion trade deal has been hailed as a diplomatic victory for both nations.
However, beneath this surface lies a complex web of shifting priorities and unresolved tensions.
Japanese Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa reaffirmed that last year's agreement remains unchanged, despite significant changes in US trade policies under President Donald Trump's administration.