力争6月中达成协议！日本计划拿LNG项目+造船技术换美国关税让步

Group 1 - Japan plans to provide economic and technical cooperation, including investment in the Alaska LNG pipeline project and sharing shipbuilding expertise, to pave the way for a tariff agreement with the U.S. by mid-June [1] - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized the importance of promoting icebreaker shipbuilding capabilities and assisting in the maintenance of U.S. military vessels patrolling the Asia-Pacific region [1] - Japan may propose participation in the estimated $44 billion Alaska gas project, showcasing its contribution to the U.S. economy despite concerns over project costs [1] Group 2 - The third round of tariff negotiations between Japan and the U.S. took place in Washington, with Japan's Economic Revitalization Minister Akira Amari aiming to expedite the process to reach an agreement during the G7 summit in Canada in June [2] - Japan is urging the U.S. to reconsider a series of tariff measures, including a 25% tariff on automobiles and major components, while the U.S. expressed intentions to set minimum tariffs for all countries and regions [2] - Japan hopes to achieve a ministerial-level agreement before the G7 summit, allowing Prime Minister Ishiba and President Trump to reach a handshake deal ahead of the upcoming Senate elections in July [2] Group 3 - President Trump announced a planned partnership between U.S. steel companies and Japan's Nippon Steel, which is seen as a positive development for the negotiation atmosphere and trust between the two countries [3] - The specifics of the cooperation between the steel companies remain unclear, but it has generated significant market interest [3] - The announcement is viewed as a catalyst for improving the negotiation climate and fostering trust between the U.S. and Japan [3]