US EditionJapan PM Determined to Protect National Interests Amid Tariff Stalemate
- On July 2, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba defended his country's position amid stalled tariff talks with the United States in Tokyo.
- The deadlock follows U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to impose tariffs as high as 30 to 35 percent on Japanese imports to address trade deficits.
- Ishiba emphasized Japan's role as the largest investor and job creator in the U.S. while insisting on steady progress to resolve tariffs and nontariff barriers.
- Japan plans to send chief negotiator Ryosei Akazawa for an eighth round of talks, aiming to avert the July 9 tariff suspension deadline and reject the 25 percent auto tariff.
- The stalemate threatens Japan’s political standing ahead of the July 20 Upper House election, as opposition leaders criticize Ishiba’s handling and pressure mounts from Washington.
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