<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Japan is seeking a written agreement from the US to be exempt from additional tariff hikes on sectors like autos.</li><li>Japan and the US held trade talks ahead of the G-7 summit in Canada.</li><li>Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s top trade negotiator, met with US officials for discussions.</li><li>Japan wants an agreement to avoid additional tariffs on auto imports from the US.</li><li>Trump suggested raising auto tariffs further, posing challenges for Japanese automakers.</li><li>Japanese car manufacturers anticipate a significant profit impact due to existing levies.</li><li>The US administration proposed approval for Nippon Steel Corp.’s purchase of US Steel Corp.</li><li>Trade progress is seen as a positive sign for US-Japan relations and potential investments.</li><li>No deadline extension was discussed for imposing reciprocal tariffs in recent talks.</li><li>Uncertainty remains on the timing of a US-Japan trade deal announcement at the G-7 summit.</li></ul>

Japan Seeks Possibility Of Trade Deal With US As G-7 Looms

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