Emperor Naruhito: Bridge Gap and State Visit

emperor naruhito: We will work to bridge the gap, Motegi told reporters after the talks, according to The Japan Times. It is unlikely any trade deal will be reached at the upcoming summit between Abe and Trump scheduled for Monday. In fact, no breakthrough was expected from the latest round of negotiations between Motegi, minister for economic and fiscal policy, and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, as the countries remain at odds over tariffs on agricultural and industrial products. ; So far, Japan and the U.S. haven't gained common ground. The trade talks began hours after Trump's arrival in the Japanese capital for a four-day state visit that will make him the first foreign leader to meet with Emperor Naruhito, who ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1. This is a symbol of my desire to revitalize the Rust Belt, said Motegi, who is in charge of dealing with trade issues with the United States, in an apparent gesture of his hope for a deal that will benefit both Japanese and U.S. businesses. At the outset of the talks, Motegi welcomed Lighthizer to his office and showed off an American football jersey from the Pittsburgh Steelers. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.