A: Hey there! Heard any news lately?
B: Nah, what's up?
A: So, guess who said we might get a trade deal with the U.S. soon? Our own Akazawa!
B: For real? What does he say we need to do first?
A: He wants the U.S. to drop those car and other product tariffs right away. But here's the thing, he's not planning any agreement doc yet.
B: Hmm... so it's like they want us to do something but not commit to anything?
A: Exactly! He said some points in the deal would help Japan, so he wants those done fast. If needed, Japan might even order a tariff drop on cars and parts.
B: That sounds serious! When will we know more?
A: Well, Lutnick, the U.S. Commerce Secretary, said they'll announce it this week. Plus, it seems there's a 550-billion-dollar investment in the U.S. deal too!
B: Nah, what's up?
A: So, guess who said we might get a trade deal with the U.S. soon? Our own Akazawa!
B: For real? What does he say we need to do first?
A: He wants the U.S. to drop those car and other product tariffs right away. But here's the thing, he's not planning any agreement doc yet.
B: Hmm... so it's like they want us to do something but not commit to anything?
A: Exactly! He said some points in the deal would help Japan, so he wants those done fast. If needed, Japan might even order a tariff drop on cars and parts.
B: That sounds serious! When will we know more?
A: Well, Lutnick, the U.S. Commerce Secretary, said they'll announce it this week. Plus, it seems there's a 550-billion-dollar investment in the U.S. deal too!
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Summary
Discussion about potential trade deal between Japan and US: Akazawa suggests immediate removal of U.S. tariffs on cars and products; deal points benefiting Japan to be prioritized, possibly reciprocal car and parts tariff drop by Japan. Lutnick hints at announcement this week including a