Japan’s top trade negotiator cancels trip to U.S. over trade deal issues

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1. More on this subject from other reputable sources:

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   – ABC News (B+): [Japan’s trade envoy postpones US trip as Tokyo wants faster action on tariffs deal](https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/japans-chief-trade-envoy-postpones-us-trip-tokyo-125050333)
   – Reuters (A): [Japan’s trade negotiator cancels US visit over tariff deal snag](https://www.reuters.com/business/japans-trade-negotiator-cancels-us-visit-over-tariff-deal-snag-2025-08-28/)
   – Orlando Sentinel (B+): [Japan’s chief trade envoy postpones US trip as Tokyo calls for faster action on its tariffs deal](https://www.twincities.com/2025/08/28/japan-us-trade-further-discussions/)
   – BNN Bloomberg (B): [Japan’s chief trade envoy postpones U.S. trip as Tokyo calls for faster action on its tariffs deal](https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/international/2025/08/28/japans-chief-trade-envoy-postpones-us-trip-as-tokyo-calls-for-faster-action-on-its-tariffs-deal/)

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2. They got to the US a month or two ago and the US had no idea what they wanted.

3. Recall Ishiba. He has no reason to continue as PM if his excuse was to ensure the trade agreement goes through with the U.S.

   He lost the support of voters in 2 consecutive elections, and now the support of the Japanese business community. He has no reason to stay as PM.

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