TOKYO -- The Japanese government set up a task force on Friday to deal with the new tariffs announced by the U.S. that have sent political and economic shock waves through the country.
The group is headed by Economic and Fiscal Policy Minister Ryosei Akazawa and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi. Akazawa, who was appointed lead trade negotiator with the U.S., will visit Washington next week and is expected to hold talks with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
