Japan’s Ishiba Prioritizes National Interests Over Trump Trade Demands

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced a clear stance on US trade negotiations, stating his focus will be on securing Japan’s national interests above meeting American demands. The trade talks with the US have hit roadblocks, particularly over tariffs on steel and aluminum imposed by Washington as well as the EU’s reluctance to open its agricultural market to Japanese products. France and Germany have voiced frustration over what they perceive as aggressive US tactics.