Токио: ; The pledge was hailed by Trump, who said

Токио: ; The pledge was hailed by Trump, who said at the time he did not expect " any problem whatsoever " in reaching a trade deal with Japan, citing their " fantastic relationship. "

In the months since, Tokyo's trade negotiators stuck to that strategy to avoid lowering barriers for imports of politically sensitive products such as rice ahead of a dicey July 20 election, said four Japanese government sources with knowledge of the talks, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

But despite showing early signs of promise, the efforts backfired spectacularly, leaving negotiators with little time and few palatable options left to avert levies set to strain the world's fourth largest economy, the sources added.

After calling Japan " spoiled " in social media posts last week that accused Tokyo of reluctance to buy US rice, Trump notified Ишиба в понеделник, че Вашингтон ще наложи цени от 25% върху вноса на япония от 1 август

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