00:00Japan's top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa says the country's trade deal with the US
00:05must include tariff concessions for its vital automobile industry.
00:10His comments follows US President Donald Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on Japanese goods starting August 1.
00:19Akazawa said after a 40-minute phone call with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik,
00:25both sides agreed to keep negotiating.
00:27He added that they aim to agree on measures covering trade, non-tariff barriers, and economic security cooperation.
00:34Akazawa noted Japan has no deadline for a deal and will not compromise its agriculture sector for an early agreement.
00:42He stressed that protecting the automobile industry, now facing steep tariffs, is a top priority.
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