US EditionNo Breakthrough on Tariffs at Ishiba-Trump Meeting in Canada
- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met U.S. President Donald Trump on June 16, 2025, in Kananaskis, Canada, but failed to reach a tariff deal.
- The meeting followed prolonged negotiations amid U.S. tariffs on autos, reflecting unresolved disputes and Japan's push to protect its key auto sector.
- Ishiba and Trump held candid talks lasting 30 minutes on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, emphasizing that progress depends on a full-package agreement.
- Japan exported about 1.38 million vehicles to the U.S. in 2024, while Japanese automakers produce 3.28 million vehicles annually in the U.S., highlighting the stakes involved.
- Despite little progress and tariff disagreements, bilateral ministerial talks will continue, while a July 20 upper house election adds pressure on Japan's trade policy stance.
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Japan’s Auto Sector Faces Strain as U.S. Tariff Talks Fail at G7
Japan’s bid to ease tough U.S. tariffs on its car exports has hit a wall. At the recent G7 summit in Canada, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump met but did not reach a trade deal. This outcome means Japanese carmakers must keep paying high import taxes to sell their vehicles […]
No breakthrough in Ishiba-Trump talks in Canada on U.S. tariffs | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch
KANANASKIS, Canada—Despite intense efforts in laying the groundwork for a breakthrough, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba failed to clinch a deal on removing U.S. tariffs at his second face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
No breakthrough in Ishiba-Trump talks in Canada on U.S. tariffs
KANANASKIS, Canada—Despite intense efforts in laying the groundwork for a breakthrough, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba failed to clinch a deal on removing U.S. tariffs at his second face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. “Issues remain where we do not share an understanding, and an agreement has yet to be reached as to the entire package,” Ishiba told reporters here on June 16 after an approximately 30-minute
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