Japanese officials OKd talks on semiconductors.

U.S. Trade Representative Clayton Yeutter and Japanese officials agreed to hold separate talks on semiconductors, one of a number of issues contributing to trade friction between the two nations, Japanese officials said. In Tokyo for four days of trade talks, Yeutter also raised several other issues, pushing Japan to buy more U.S. aircraft and soda ash, use American auto transport ships and cut tariffs on paper products, aluminum and optical fibers.