TOKYO -- The Japanese government has decided not to change the conditions for introducing safeguard tariffs on beef imports, holding on to a bargaining chip that could be used in coming trade talks with the U.S.
Safeguard triggers kept in place, for now

The U.S. is expected to press for revised safeguards on beef exports when it meets Japanese negotiators in trade talks next year.
TOKYO -- The Japanese government has decided not to change the conditions for introducing safeguard tariffs on beef imports, holding on to a bargaining chip that could be used in coming trade talks with the U.S.