Japan’s Akazawa says projects under US-bound investment package discussed with Lutnick

Japanese Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Friday that he discussed projects under Japan's US bound investment package with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

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Discussed projects under Japan's US bound investment package with Lutnick. 

Confirmed progress in completing projects. 

Will work on accelerating discussions concerning first batch of projects. 

Also promoted expansion of Japanese farm products including Japanese beef. 

Discussed potential joint projects regarding diversification of critical mineral supply chains.

Will work on enhancing Japan United States economic ties ahead of Takaichi's planned visit to US. 

Made progress in discussions regarding investment package as there was some distance toward agreement. 

Talks have been tough, cannot tell when the first projects would be finalized.