Japan expands US tariff task force to discuss new bargaining chips

10 full-time staffers join team with car safety standards, rice imports on table

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Japan and the U.S. are expected to engage in the second round of tariff negotiations later this month. (Source photos by Nikkei) 

CHIHIRO UCHIYAMA

TOKYO -- Japan added 10 new members to its task force for tariff negotiations with the U.S. on Monday, drawing people from the transport, agricultural and other ministries to weigh potential bargaining chips and facilitate quick decision-making across agency lines.

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