Howard Lutnick: “Japan came through with the paperwork.”

“But those are countries that are still out there. And of course, South Korea, we made a deal, but let's see if they come through with the paperwork. You know, Japan came through with the paperwork. You know, it's one thing to shake the President's hand. It's another thing when the pen has to meet the paper. Would you say Japan's the best success story right now when it comes to trade agreements?” (05:59–06:03)

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