Japan Prime Minister Ishiba, Trump held phone talks, a 45 minute conversation.
Jiji with the report.
This is ahead of the next round of talks stating next week:
Japan economy minister Akazawa heading back to the US around May 30 for more trade talks
He is sticking to his guns:
Japan Akazawa: Japan to request elimination of US tariffs, but want to reach agreement
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.