Japan's Aso: Must "definitely avoid" bilateral trade negotiations with the United States

Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Thursday the country should "definitely avoid" bilateral trade negotiations with the US, according to a Reuters report. 

Key quotes

"When two countries negotiate, the stronger country gets stronger."

"That's unnecessary (for Japan) so we've been saying all along that we would definitely avoid" bilateral trade talks with the United States, Aso told parliament."