# Japan's trade minister Ryosei Akazawa spoke with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on Monday.

*business · news · 2026-02-24 · MarketScreener*

## Key points

- Japanese trade minister Akazawa requested favorable treatment under the new U.S. tariff regime.
- Akazawa and U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick agreed to uphold last year's trade agreement.
- The 2023 agreement reduced tariffs on autos and other goods to 15%.
- Japan committed to a $550 billion loans and investment package into the U.S. under the deal.

**Countries:** Japan, United States

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