Ryosei Akazawa

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa, left, and Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi attend a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-02-25

Japan’s trade minister Ryosei Akazawa called on the US to ensure that any changes to the tariff regime would not result in a heavier burden on Japanese exports.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-02-24

Ryosei Akazawa requests fair treatment for Japan in a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2026-02-24

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa worked out remaining issues before deals could be announced.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-02-19

Ryosei Akazawa visited Washington to discuss financing structure.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-02-18

Japan’s economic and trade minister, Ryosei Akazawa, mentioned that several issues were still unresolved before deals could be formally announced.

The Times of India·India· 2026-02-18

Ryosei Akazawa, the Minister of Economy of Japan, expects the project cooperation list to be completed soon before the meeting between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Donald Trump.

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·Vietnam· 2026-02-16

Ryosei Akazawa is the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry who spoke about the collaboration with TSMC.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-02-06

Ryosei Akazawa is the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry who is expected to meet with Governor Hanazumi regarding the nuclear plant.

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2025-12-22

Ryosei Akazawa is the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan who participated in discussions with Uzbekistan's president.

Gazeta.uz – popular Uzbek news portal·Uzbekistan· 2025-12-19

Ryosei Akazawa is a negotiator in Takaichi's cabinet who led recent tariff talks.

CNN·United States· 2025-10-27

Ryosei Akazawa was appointed as minister of economy, trade and industry.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2025-10-21

Tokyo’s trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said yesterday that Japan's tariff rates would not exceed others, including the EU.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2025-09-27

Tokyo’s trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa stated that Japan's tariff rates will not exceed those of others including the EU.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-09-26

Ryosei Akazawa delivered Ishiba's letter to Trump, stating his wish to work with him.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2025-09-07

Ryosei Akazawa, the Economic Revitalization Minister and close collaborator of Ishiba, was present during the press conference.

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2025-09-07

Japan's chief trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa met with Trump in Washington for negotiations.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2025-09-05

Ryosei Akazawa expressed hope that Washington would review the tariff regulations.

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa Rica· 2025-09-05

Ryosei Akazawa hoped that Washington would review the tariff regulation.

El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·Ecuador· 2025-09-05

Japan's top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, said in Japanese as he reposted a White House announcement about the executive order.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-09-05

Ryosei Akazawa is Japan’s lead trade negotiator who arrived in Washington for talks.

The Times of India·India· 2025-09-04

Ryosei Akazawa, Japan's chief tariff negotiator, described the promised money differently than Trump’s claim of a $550 billion signing bonus.

CNN·United States· 2025-08-22

Ryosei Akazawa is Japan's Minister of Economic Revitalization and chief trade negotiator who commented on the automotive industry.

O Globo·Brazil· 2025-08-18

Ryosei Akazawa stated that the U.S. admitted to making an 'error' regarding tariffs on Japan.

El Comercio·Peru· 2025-08-08

Ryosei Akazawa is Japan's chief negotiator who announced that the US government will implement the agreed tariff measures.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2025-08-08

A lead Japanese trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, both recently said many key details are still being worked out.

CNN·United States· 2025-08-07

Ryosei Akazawa is a Japanese negotiator who traveled to the USA to discuss auto tariffs.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2025-08-05

Japan’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said it was hard to say how soon the US could actually implement automobile tariffs.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2025-08-04

Ryosei Akazawa clarified that the investment from Japan would be much less than Trump claimed.

Clarín·Argentina· 2025-08-03

Ryosei Akazawa is the chief trade negotiator for Japan who conveyed a different message regarding the investment commitments.

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·Liechtenstein· 2025-08-01