U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday but will not discuss tariffs, despite Japan’s efforts to restart stalled negotiations ahead of a looming Aug.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba discussed the potential for a beneficial agreement on tariffs. Although no specific terms were discussed, both nations committed to continuing constructive dialogue.

Negotiations have stalled ahead of next week’s deadline, with some suggesting Japan misjudged the depth of President Trump’s frustration over Tokyo’s policies.