President Trump indicated he was ready to broaden his trade war on Friday, saying that he would announce reciprocal tariffs on other countries next week. Such a measure would raise the levies the United States charges on imports to match what other countries charge on American products, a move that could trigger new trade fights.

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump told Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba that he is looking to end America's trade deficit with its key ally and that it can be done "very quickly" through the expansion of energy exports.