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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.
