U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Make First Visit to Japan Next Week for 2025 Osaka Expo, No Tariff Talks Planned

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to visit Japan next week to attend the 2025 World Expo in Osaka. This visit marks Bessent's first trip to Japan since assuming office. The visit is set to coincide with the United States National Day event at the Expo on July 19. Despite Bessent's role as the lead negotiator in the ongoing U.S.-Japan tariff discussions that began in April, reports indicate that no formal tariff negotiations are planned during this visit.