00:00President Donald Trump announced what he described as
00:05big progress following a surprise meeting on Wednesday
00:08with a Japanese trade delegation in Washington
00:11amid ongoing tensions over U.S. tariffs on global imports.
00:16Japan is among the first countries to formally begin trade negotiations with the U.S.,
00:21serving as an early test of Washington's willingness to soften its stance on tariffs
00:26that have rattled financial markets and heightened fears of a global economic slowdown.
00:50Akazawa emphasized the significance of the talks,
00:53noting that Japan is being treated as a high priority by the Trump administration.
00:57President Donald Trump
01:27While Trump touted progress on social media, he did not reveal specific details of the discussions.
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