US in hurry to strike deal: Japan’s tariff negotiator

“We’re not going to make a quick deal,” Akazawa said.

“It’s difficult to say how long it will take to bridge the gap (between the two sides).”

Speaking to reporters upon his arrival at Tokyo’s Haneda airport earlier in the day, Akazawa noted, “I said what must be said from the Japanese side, including that the US tariff measures are deeply regrettable and that we strongly seek a review of the series of measures.”