Event Brief
Japan Warns Against Trade Deal Backtracking
Filed: Feb 23, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Summary: Japan's Trade Minister cautions against tariff changes that could harm Japan's trade deal with the U.S.
WHO: Ryosei Akazawa
WHAT: Warned against tariff moves
WHEN: Feb 23, 2026 at 8:44 PM ET
WHERE: Tokyo
WHY: To prevent Japan from being worse off under the trade deal
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