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Anadolu Agency (24 February 2026)

Japan has urged the United States to ensure fair treatment under a new tariff plan and not treat Tokyo less favorably than under last year’s bilateral trade agreement, local media reported Tuesday.

Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa raised the issue during a phone call Monday with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, according to Kyodo News, citing the trade ministry.

Under a deal reached in July, Washington agreed to impose a 15% reciprocal tariff on Japanese goods, including automobiles, in exchange for Tokyo’s pledge to invest $550 billion in the US.

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