US to press Japan on currency in trade talks

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The U.S. may raise currency issues in trade talks with Japan. © Reuters

RINTARO TOBITA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The chief U.S. trade negotiator has hinted that he will bring up currency issues in trade talks with Japan, moving beyond the scope of the goods-focused deal that Tokyo had in mind.

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