Clinton talks trade with Japan
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Washington (AP) - Japan's Prime Minister, Tomiichi Murayama, began talks with President Bill Clinton at the White House yesterday which were expected to deal extensively with Japan's trade surplus, especially in cars.
Many members of the new Republican-controlled Congress are upset over US-Japanese trade disputes and sceptical about an agreement entered into by the Clinton administration to provide North Korea with nuclear power plants financed partly by Japan.
Mr Murayama was expected to find Mr Clinton keen to shore up Japan's support for the light-water reactor, designed to head off nuclear weapons development by Pyongyang.
On the eve of the visit, Washington and Tokyo announced agreement to open up Japan's financial markets to foreign competition.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments