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Japan's Ishiba expresses 'regret' over Trump reciprocal tariff amid talks

By Sachiko Sakamaki ( July 8, 2025, 05:15 GMT | Insight) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed regret over the Trump administration's decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on Japanese products — an increase from the current level of 24 percent — while reaffirming Japan’s commitment to negotiating a mutually beneficial agreement with the US, an important ally to Japan. While the new rate is better than the 35 percent tariff Trump threatened last week, Japan may face tough negotiations in its quest to defend its automobile sector. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed regret over the Trump administration's decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on Japanese products — an increase from the current level of 24 percent — while reaffirming Japan’s commitment to negotiating a mutually beneficial agreement with the US, an important ally to Japan....

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