Japan tariff negotiator arrives in US as Nippon Steel deal hangs in balance

Japan tariff negotiator arrives in US as Nippon Steel deal hangs in balance Japan tariff negotiator arrives in US as Nippon Steel deal hangs in balance

WASHINGTON — Japan’s lead tariff negotiator arrived in the U.S. on Friday for his latest round of talks with Trump administration counterparts, expressing hope for a favorable end to Nippon Steel’s bid to acquire U.S. Steel.

“I hope that Nippon Steel will invest in U.S. Steel in a way that satisfies both Japan and the U.S., and that Japan-U.S. economic relations, including economic security, will develop strongly and sustainably,” Ryosei Akazawa said when asked about the acquisition plan.