US-Japan Tariff Talks Extend for 130 Minutes, Highlighting Trade Tensions

The US and Japan engaged in a lengthy 130-minute tariff negotiation, underscoring the ongoing importance of trade relations between two major global economies. Key takeaways include Japan’s steadfast stance on removing high tariffs imposed on essential goods like cars and steel, as well as potential avenues for reducing trade imbalances through US defense equipment purchases. While no direct impact on cryptocurrencies was reported, the focus remained on traditional tariffs affecting Japanese exports.