Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on Tuesday that Japan and the United States have not reached a comprehensive tariff agreement, with key disagreements persisting between the two economic powers.
Speaking to reporters in Calgary, Ishiba emphasized Japan's commitment to securing a trade deal that is mutually beneficial while staunchly safeguarding its national interests. A central point of contention remains the 25% tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Japanese auto imports, a measure Ishiba stated is significantly impacting Japanese companies, particularly in the automotive sector, and has broader implications for the global economy.
Ishiba revealed that "both Japan and the United States have continued sincere discussions, exploring the possibility of an agreement until the last moment." However, he conceded that "there still remain points of disagreement between the two sides." He had held direct talks with President Trump on Monday, but the meeting concluded without a breakthrough on lowering or eliminating these tariffs.
Beyond the bilateral trade discussions, the G7 summit itself concluded without a joint statement of support for Ukraine. This was largely due to President Trump's expression of support for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his early departure from the summit to address the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.
During his time at the Canadian Rockies resort, Prime Minister Ishiba also engaged in bilateral talks with other world leaders, including his inaugural meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and discussions on security relations with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, before returning to Tokyo.
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