<ul><li>Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s government is considering increasing imports of US rice and soybeans as a potential bargaining chip in talks over President Donald Trump’s tariffs.</li><li>Japan faced criticism from Washington for its export restrictions and distribution system for rice, which were deemed excessively strict and lacking in transparency.</li><li>The US also urged Japan to increase imports of other agricultural products, including meat, seafood, and potatoes.</li><li>Preparations are underway for a second round of negotiations between Japan and the US, seeking an exemption from the tariffs.</li></ul>

Japan Mulls Higher US Rice Imports In Tariff Talks, Yomiuri Says

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