Ongoing U.S.-Japan trade negotiations stalled.

A settlement in the semiconductor talks is in jeopardy, U.S. industry officials said, amid accusations that Japanese chip makers stepped up predatory pricing and dumping activity this month. Some industry observers said, however, that the allegations were being used as leverage in the talks and that a settlement was still likely. The trade talks adjourned early Friday and were scheduled to resume this morning. The negotiations are aimed at settling an unfair trade practices complaint and two cases of alleged dumping.