US trade deal hinges on review of auto tariffs: Japan negotiator

All Trump tariffs need to be addressed together, Ryosei Akazawa says

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Japan's lead negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, is pressing for a review of all tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration. (Photo by Kosuke Takami)

CHIHIRO UCHIYAMA and SHUNSUKE USHIGOME

TOKYO -- Japan will not be able to reach an agreement with the U.S. on tariff negotiations without a reassessment of duties on autos and other goods, lead negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said Saturday.

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