日本贸易特使推迟访美，因东京希望加快对关税协议的行动

Group 1 - Japan's chief trade negotiator, Akizawa Yoshimasa, has canceled his trip to Washington, which was intended to finalize a tariff agreement with the Trump administration [2] - The agreement, announced on July 22, involves a 15% tariff on most Japanese imports, effective from August 1, which is lower than the previously proposed 25% reciprocal tariff [2] - Japanese officials have expressed concerns over additional tariffs being imposed on top of the agreed 15%, and Washington has acknowledged this error, agreeing to adhere to the 15% tariff agreement and refund any excess import duties paid [2] Group 2 - Japanese government spokesperson, Yoshihide Suga, emphasized the importance of swiftly implementing the agreement for economic security between the two nations [3] - The U.S. Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, indicated that Washington is ready to finalize the agreement, with Japan committing to invest up to $550 billion in the U.S. over the coming years [2]