Treasury’s Bessent Sees Swift Path for U.S.–Japan Trade Deal

U.S. Treasury Secretary Sarah Bessent said negotiations with Japan on a new trade agreement are advancing smoothly and could conclude sooner than expected. In a Fox News interview on Tuesday, Bessent described the talks as “going very well” and added she “would not be surprised” if the two sides are able to “iron out something quickly.” Bessent did not elaborate on the remaining points of contention or provide a timeline for a potential agreement. Still, her comments signal momentum in bilateral discussions that aim to deepen economic ties between the world’s largest and third-largest economies amid ongoing global trade realignments.