Japan is likely to seek a telephone conversation between Akazawa and Bessent before the latter arrives and an in-person meeting during the U.S. official's stay, the Yomiuri reported. It may also seek a meeting between Ishiba and Bessent as well, the newspaper reported.

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The United States is on track to potentially raise “well over $300 billion” in tariff income by the end of the year, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent […]

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said the U.S. has taken in about $100 billion in tariff income so far this year, and this could grow to $300 billion by the end of 2025 as collections accelerate from President Donald Trump's trade campaign.

The announcement represents a win for the administration, which has positioned tariffs as both a means of equalizing trade and raising revenue.

Tariffs are set to return to President Donald Trump's original April levels without new trade deals by August 1, Treasury Secretary Bessent said Sunday.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent makes the case that Trump's tariffs have not caused inflation, or even significant price increases, during an interview on "FOX News Sunday." SHANNON BREAM: The most recent poll shows that 57% of Americans think tariffs will hurt the U.

"America will, once again, build a DOMINANT Copper Industry," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social media platform.