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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has emphasized the need to uphold rules-based free trade systems and expand the Asia-Pacific trade group amidst rising tensions over U.S. tariffs. Speaking at a global forum in Tokyo, he criticized high tariffs as detrimental to economic prosperity and highlighted Japan's commitment to collaborate with the U.S. for mutual growth. As Japan's chief tariff negotiator heads to Washington for negotiations, Ishiba urged Asian countries to prioritize fair economic practices through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which includes 12 member nations.
Source: YAHOO