TOKYO -- Japan is exploring increasing its imports of American corn as part of tariff negotiations, Nikkei has learned, seeking to reach a compromise with the Trump administration by helping to offset reduced U.S. exports to China.
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Japan weighs importing more US corn in tariff negotiations
Offsetting falling American exports to China seen as effective bargaining chip
The U.S. accounted for nearly 80% of Japan's corn imports last year. (Photo by Kenji Asada)
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