US to correct tariff order and make reimbursements, Japan envoy says

Akazawa calls administrative error 'extremely regrettable'

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Ryosei Akazawa, Japan's top tariff negotiator, speaks to reporters in Washington on Aug. 7.  © Kyodo

KEN MORIYASU

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's administration has agreed to correct a presidential order on tariffs and reimburse all mistakenly collected levies, Japanese trade envoy Ryosei Akazawa told reporters on Thursday.

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