Japan's Trade Minister Akazawa is heading to the US to discuss the 10% alternative tariffs with US Commerce Secretary Lutnick, Nikkei reports

Japan's Trade Minister Akazawa's impending discussions with US Commerce Secretary Lutnick about alternative tariffs signal potential shifts in trade relations between the two nations.

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Depending on the outcomes, this meeting could influence market sentiments towards Japanese exports and affect related currencies and sectors such as technology or automotive that are sensitive to trade policies.

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