Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa speaks to reporters on March 5 before departing for the U.S. (Photo by Hajime Tsukada)
WASHINGTON (Kyodo) — Japan’s industry minister Ryosei Akazawa on Friday urged the United States not to impose higher tariffs than those agreed last year, as the two countries advance preparations for a meeting between their countries’ leaders later this month.