Japan tries to track US tariff deal progress without written agreement

Tokyo worries Trump administration may reimpose higher duties later

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Japan aims to have the new, lower U.S. tariff rate take effect Aug. 1. © Reuters

TASUKU IKEDA

TOKYO -- Japan is working on a framework to monitor progress on implementing its tariff agreement with the U.S., as the Trump administration says it may raise tariffs again if it deems Tokyo has not made enough headway on purchasing and investment commitments.

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