Britain and Japan stressed the importance of free trade in talks in Tokyo on Friday amid an escalating battle of tit-for-tat tariffs between the United States and other countries under President Donald Trump.

"It's crucial that we counter the increasing trade fragmentation that is damaging the global economy, and that we stand up for fair rules-based international trade," Britain's Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said.

"That is why the UK and Japan have agreed to enhance our economic........

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