11:14⇢Tariff Talks Continue
⌨Japanese media remains focused on US trade relations, reporting a three-week extension until August 1st for tariff negotiations (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). The US is pressing 14 nations, including Japan, for concessions with new reciprocal rates, temporarily avoiding an immediate July 9th hike but maintaining pressure. Domestically, the third anniversary of former Prime Minister Abe's assassination is noted, with focus on sentencing (Yahoo News Japan, The Japan Times).