🚗🇺🇸🇯🇵 U.S.-Japan Trade Talks Stall as Washington Holds Firm on Auto and Metal Tariffs 🔹 Summary: Japan expressed frustration after U.S. negotiators showed little willingness to ease tariffs on cars, steel, and aluminum during recent trade talks in Washington, Nikkei reported. Japan had offered measures to shrink its trade surplus, but U.S. officials maintained a hard line, signaling tough negotiations ahead. 🔹 Key Points: • U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent led talks with Japan’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa on Thursday. • Japan proposed expanding U.S. agricultural imports and easing non-tariff barriers on autos. • The U.S. kept tariffs on vehicles, steel, and aluminum unchanged in its draft framework. • The impasse raised concerns in Japan over future cooperation and trade balance improvements. • Talks come amid heightened global tensions following Trump’s broader tariff policy push. @CMEActiveTrader Tickers Of Interest: $ZN $HG $PA $PL Tickers Of Interest: $USD $JPY $X $F