Japan has not received a request from Washington for its best trade proposals, despite a White House statement suggesting such letters were sent ahead of a Wednesday deadline.
Japan has not received a letter from the United States asking for its "best offers" in ongoing trade talks, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said during a press briefing on Wednesday.
The comment follows a statement from White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, who said Tuesday that Washington had requested final trade proposals from negotiating partners by June 5.
"Our country has not received any such letter yet," Hayashi said, adding that talks between Tokyo and Washington on U.S. tariff measures are still in progress.
"The government will continue to address the issue with the highest priority," he added, reaffirming Japan’s commitment to advancing the negotiations.
The U.S. is currently in discussions with several trade partners, including Japan, amid broader efforts to restructure tariffs - especially those concerning steel and other key imports.
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