Japan's chief negotiator, Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa, had been working on a deal since April. He's made eight trips to Washington, pressing the case in person. After the deal news broke, he tweeted a photo of himself at the White House: "Mission complete. Sincere thanks to all involved."

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is meeting U.S. President Donald Trump to finalize a trade deal imposing a 15% tariff on most EU goods, potentially ending uncertainty for EU businesses.