Akazawa and Lutnick Reunite to Discuss Trade Deal
Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick met in Tokyo on Sunday, a day before U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Japan.
The two visited Tokyo's landmark Sensoji Temple and then headed to Tokyo Skytree for! a working lunch, rekindling their relationship ahead of Trump's first visit to Japan since returning to the Oval Office nine months ago.
- Accompanied by Akazawa, Lutnick arrived at Sensoji Temple shortly after 9 a.m.
- The duo toured the temple in the rain before heading to Tokyo Skytree.
The details of their discussions on Sunday were not made public.
When asked by reporters, Akazawa and Lutnick did not answer whether Trump has decided how to use the $550 billion investment Japan pledged during the tariff negotiations.
Author's summary: Akazawa and Lutnick meet in Tokyo to discuss trade deal ahead of Trump's visit. They did not disclose the details of their discussion.