Trump increases pressure on Japan, signals ongoing trade talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States and Japan have begun discussion over trade, saying that Tokyo "knows it's a big deal" if an agreement cannot be reached.

"We're starting that," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. "In fact, Japan called us ... they came last week."

"If we don't make a deal with Japan, Japan knows its a big deal," he added.