Japan's chief representative: July 9 is not the deadline for Japan-U.S. negotiations.

Jin10 data reported on June 20th, Japan’s chief trade negotiator stated that Japan will not be fixated on the upcoming date that may lead to so-called reciprocal tariff increases, indicating that Japan is prepared for the possibility of prolonged trade negotiations. Japan’s Minister of Economic Revitalization, Akizawa Ryo, told reporters in Tokyo last Friday: “To avoid misunderstandings, I want to confirm that I have never said that July 9th is the deadline for the Japan-U.S. negotiations. Japan and the United States maintain regular communication through various channels, and we will continue to consider the most effective ways and engage in appropriate consultations.”