Phil Davis

Japanese negotiators are trying to persuade the US to forgo increased tariffs on vehicles made in Japan as they work toward bilateral trade talks. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe might make a joint announcement on the issue Wednesday. Nikkei Asian Review (Japan) (tiered subscription model) (25 Sep.)

Midtier European banks want their US operations to enjoy the same relaxed rules US banks face under changes to the Dodd-Frank Act. Otherwise, US banks' foreign operations could face retaliation. Financial Times (subscription required) (25 Sep.)

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed large tax cuts to reverse a slowdown in the economy and a decline in his approval ratings. The biggest beneficiaries of the cuts would be employers. Politico (25 Sep.)