U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba engaged in a phone call to discuss escalating trade tensions, with Japan sending a delegation to Washington D.C. in an attempt to negotiate on the recent tariff policies implemented by the U.S. President’s team. These measures have resulted in significant economic impact on Japan’s export-oriented economy and are expected to negatively affect its growth rate. The phone call saw Ishiba urging Trump to reconsider these tariffs, emphasizing Japan’s longstanding history as a major investor in the U.S. The conversation also focused on scheduling future talks between key officials from both countries, including those tasked with trade negotiations. Meanwhile, official details regarding this upcoming meeting remain undisclosed.