US-China tariff talks leave Japan worrying about taking back seat

Tokyo risks being squeezed out of limited schedule if China becomes priority

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Ryosei Akazawa, Japan's lead negotiator in tariff talks with the U.S., said that Washington still sees Tokyo as important. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)

CHIHIRO UCHIYAMA

TOKYO -- After the U.S. reached tariff deals with the U.K. last week and China on Monday, concerns are growing in Japan that its trade negotiations with Washington could take longer, dimming hopes of Tokyo being at the head of the line.

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