CNBC's Lin Lin takes a look at the elusive U.S.-Japan trade deal, as Tokyo appears to stick to its stance of not backing down ahead of the Upper House elections on July 20

Japan-U.S. talks hit a wall but Tokyo is not backing down. CNBC's Lin Lin saying the Japanese government appears to be standing firm ahead of the upcoming Upper House election on July 20, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba insisting that his administration will not compromise easily.