Trump Calls Japan’s Ishiba Ahead of Latest Tariff Talks

By our Special Correspondent

US President Donald Trump initiated a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and discussed tariffs in general terms, just as Tokyo’s top negotiator left for the US for another round of trade talks. Trump didn’t say anything specific about tariffs while Ishiba reiterated Japan’s existing stance over the levies during a 45-minute meeting, the prime minister told reporters on Friday in Tokyo. The two agreed they’re looking forward to meeting in person at a Group of Seven leaders’ gathering in June in Canada, Ishiba said.