Internet reports that Japan's Minister of Economic Regeneration Ryoshasa Akasawa said his goal is to resolve tariff negotiations in a timely manner before the meeting between U.S. President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in June. "The leaders of both countries are looking forward to their meeting, and this has been confirmed," Akasawa told reporters after meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnik and U.S. Trade Representative Greer in Washington on Friday. "We will keep this in mind and do our best." His remarks came after Trump and Shigeru Ishiba had a phone call and promised to meet during the G7 summit next month. Hours later, Trump said he agreed to a partnership between Nippon Steel and American Steel (X.N.). (Jin Shi)