Talks with Japan could lead to trade deal: US

US Vice President Mike Pence (right) is welcomed by Japanese Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso before a joint press conference in Tokyo yesterday. PHOTO|AFP

What you need to know:

  • “At some point in the future there may be a decision made between our nations to take what we have learned in this dialogue and commence formal negotiations for a free trade agreement,” Pence said at a joint news conference with Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso.