According to Deep Tide TechFlow, on June 6, Japan and the United States began the latest round of trade negotiations. The Japanese delegation promised to produce more cars in the United States and strengthen cooperation in the rare earth sector to seek exemptions from U.S. tariffs. On Thursday, Japan's trade negotiation representative Akizawa Ryo met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rutenik in Washington to discuss non-tariff barriers, expanding trade, and economic security cooperation, among other issues. The Japanese Cabinet Secretariat stated that Akizawa Ryo is expected to return to Japan on Sunday after concluding discussions before the G7 summit. Ishiba Shigeru had two phone conversations with Trump and may announce an agreement during the summit. Japan proposed a mechanism to increase car production in the U.S., with an increase in the number of vehicles exported to the United States, and a proportional reduction in the 25% car tariff. Japan hopes the U.S. will eliminate tariffs but views a reduction in rates as an alternative option.