Speaking in Kyoto, Ishiba said there has been progress in negotiations on trade expansion, non-tariff measures and economic security.

Japan will continue its tariff talks with the US to reach a deal during the Group of Seven summit in Canada this June, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday, Jiji Press reported.

Japans top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, stated on Sunday that the schedule for the next round of Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations is still under discussion. Akazawa, who also serves as Japans Economic