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Trump's Rice Demand Stalls US-Japan Trade Talks

8/30/2025

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Story summary
  • The Trump administration's request for Japan to increase US rice purchases has halted trade talks.
  • Japan's chief negotiator canceled a trip to the US due to unresolved issues.
  • Opposition leader Yuichiro Tamaki expressed concerns about the absence of a formal agreement and its effects on Japan's auto industry.