TOKYO -- Japan and the U.K. plan to underscore the importance of free trade at their inaugural economic "two-plus-two" dialogue on Friday, as steep tariffs and other protectionist policies are being advanced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Partners to address challenges amid Trump tariff push at meeting Friday

Japan and the U.K. are stepping up cooperation on economic security as the U.S. imposes tariffs on trading partners. (Source photos by Nikkei)
TOKYO -- Japan and the U.K. plan to underscore the importance of free trade at their inaugural economic "two-plus-two" dialogue on Friday, as steep tariffs and other protectionist policies are being advanced by U.S. President Donald Trump.