Japan PM Ishiba: No change to our stance on U.S. tariffs

Japan PM Ishiba on his call with Trump

• No change to our stance on U.S. tariffs
• Discussed U.S. tariffs with President Trump
• Discussed diplomacy, security with Trump as well
• There might be occasion where I’ll visit U.S. for in-person talks with President Trump
• No change to our stance of demanding elimination of tariffs
• No change to our policy of talking with U.S. on creating U.S. jobs

Earlier from Japan re tariffs talks:

• Japan economy minister Akazawa heading back to the US around May 30 for more trade talks

• Japan Akazawa: Japan to request elimination of US tariffs, but want to reach agreement

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.