Japan's trade surplus with US soars ahead of talks

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Japan's politically sensitive trade surplus with the United States grew more than 15 percent in July, data showed Monday, as negotiators from the ...

TOKYO: Japan's politically sensitive trade surplus with the United States grew more than 15 per cent in July, data showed on Monday , as negotiators from the two economic powerhouses prepare to restart talks over a free trade deal.

Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe enjoy close ties but the bullish US president has frequently claimed that Tokyo has an advantage in bilateral trade and has called for a"more fair" relationship.

 

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