Ashahi Shimbun: Ishikawa Hiroshi responds to Trump's threat of high tariffs, stating to safeguard Japan's national interests
Ashahi Shimbun reported on July 2 that in response to U.S. President Trump's negative remarks on Japan-U.S. trade negotiations, Japanese Prime Minister Ishikawa Hiroshi made a response in Tokyo on the 2nd. Trump previously stated "uncertain whether a deal can be reached" and threatened to impose "30% or 35% tariffs" on Japanese imports.
Ishikawa Hiroshi told reporters at the Prime Minister's Office: "Although we do not comment on specific statements from the U.S. side, Japan has always prioritized national interests, seeking common ground through continuous consultations, and will continue to adhere to this policy in the future." When asked about the measures to take if the negotiations in September fail, Ishikawa Hiroshi emphasized: "The only thing Japan can promise is to make every effort to achieve a balance of interests in the tariff negotiations."
The Japanese negotiating representative, Minister for Economic Revitalization, Mitsuaki Shigemori, has visited the United States seven times to negotiate. Ishikawa Hiroshi specifically praised the efforts of the negotiation team, saying, "Japan has always been sincere in promoting negotiations, and their efforts are crucial for maintaining national interests."
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