japan's economic revitalization minister akira amari and u.s. trade representative michael froman met in tokyo on monday. froman is visiting japan ahead of ministerial talks on the transpacific partnership in brunei on thursday. froman said he hopes to hold intensive discussions on remaining issues and work with japan to pave the way for a deal by the end of this year. froman said that the u.s. hopes to create new rules for trade and investment in the 21st century in the asia pacific region. amari said the two sides should work together to draw rules that could be shared by tpp member countries. >>> now, froman spoke to reporters after the meeting. he stressed that he would urge japan to eliminate tariffs on more products than it now plans. >> we understand that japan has some sensitivities, and it is not alone in that regard. tpp countries are addressing tpp countries are addressing their sensitivities in the context of negotiations toward a comprehensive high standard agreement where all goods are subject to negotiation. >> in the next round o