Japan braces for US pressure on services in next trade talks

Banking and telecoms seen ahead as parliament debates goods agreement

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The Trump administration is likely to press Japan for greater market access in financial and other services. © Reuters

RINTARO TOBITA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Even as Japan's parliament began debate Thursday on a partial trade deal with the U.S., attention has turned to the next phase of talks, where Washington is likely to press for greater market access in financial and other services.

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