Politics

Akazawa requested reduction in automobile tariffs during meetings in Washington with Howard Lutnick and Scott Bessent

Deal with no publicly disclosed written joint agreement is causing confusion and growing tension between United States and its allies

Shigeru Ishiba under fire for not securing clear date for reduced auto tariffs set at 25 percent

Washington is randomly shooting like-minded countries from behind Taro Kono said

Top trade negotiator said in Washington Thursday about blunder in trade agreement with Japan

Ryosei Akazawa was in Washington this week for ninth round of trade talks

Trump administration outlined similar scheme for European Union in July 31 executive order

Akazawa secured promise from Trump administration to fix error

Tariffs were key concessions Tokyo gained in talks with Trump administration

Kono suggested Japan and other countries might consider forming international convention to deal with U.S. tariffs

White House found job for Mr Martin inside Justice Department overseeing weaponization working group

Weaponization working group was formed in February to assess Ms James's investigation into president

Few signs of immediate mass deployment after President Trump ordered agents to crack down on crime

Washington Field Division officials were out with other agencies overnight

Mr Martin thrust himself into national politics by leveling threats against Democrats and academic institutions

Law does not require motive

Allegations resemble those Ms James pursued against Mr Trump

Mr Martin suggested it is legitimate to investigate Trump adversaries simply to shame them

Mr Sarcone is also a Trump loyalist

Mr Sarcone is one of several U.S attorneys Justice Department installed using circuitous legal procedure