With time running out on his 90-day tariff pause, Donald Trump and his team have yet to announce a new trade agreement.

Among all U.S. allies being wooed by Beijing in its tariff stare-down with Washington, Japan stands out as a peculiar case.

The Trump administration is weighing a dramatic tariff reduction during weekend talks with China to de-escalate tensions and temper the economic pain both countries are already starting to feel. People familiar with preparations for the talks,