The Latest on U. S. Vice President Mike Pence’s trip to Asia (all times local) : ___ 4: 40 p.m.
TOKYO – The Latest on U. S. Vice President Mike Pence’s trip to Asia (all times local) :
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4: 40 p.m.
Japan and the U. S. have outlined a path forward for economic talks between the countries.
The announcement followed an inaugural meeting Tuesday of the U. S.-Japan Economic Dialogue in Tokyo chaired by visiting U. S. Vice President Mike Pence and Japanese Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso.
It said the dialogue would focus on three areas: trade and investment rules and issues, cooperation in macroeconomic policy and specific industry sectors.
The dialogue was set up by President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during the Japanese leader’s visit to the U. S. in February.
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3: 40 p.m.
U. S. Vice President Mike Pence and Japanese Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso are kicking off a new U. S.-Japan economic dialogue that was launched during Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s meeting with President Donald Trump in the U. S. in February.
As talks began Tuesday, Aso said the U. S.-Japan alliance has underpinned peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region and that trade friction with the U. S. has given way to an “age of cooperation.”
Pence said Trump sees the talks as a way to improve business ties with Japan and is hoping for quick results. The discussions are to focus on economic and structural policy and trade and investment strategies aimed at strengthening both countries’ economies.
