Jun 18, 2025 07:13 AM IST UK-G7-SUMMIT-JAPAN:Japan PM Ishiba says disagreements stay with US on tariff talks KANANASKIS, Alberta -Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba mentioned his nation has not reached a complete tariff settlement with the United States as some disagreements persist between the 2 nations. Japan PM Ishiba says disagreements stay with US on tariff talks Ishiba, speaking to reporters after the Group of Seven summit on Tuesday, emphasised the significance of securing a commerce deal that advantages each international locations whereas safeguarding Japan’s nationwide pursuits. Ishiba, who was at his first G7 summit as prime minister, held tariff talks U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, however the assembly ended with out an settlement to decrease or remove the 25% tariff Trump has imposed on Japanese auto imports. Ishiba mentioned U.S. tariff measures had been impacting the earnings of many Japanese corporations, together with these within the car sector, whereas inflicting a major impression on the worldwide economic system. “Both Japan and the United States have continued sincere discussions, exploring the possibility of an agreement until the last moment,” he mentioned. But Ishiba added there nonetheless stay factors of disagreement between the 2 sides. Ishiba’s information convention in Calgary, Canada was held following a gathering of G7 leaders on the close by Kananaskis mountain resort within the Canadian Rockies. Ishiba additionally met different leaders for bilateral talks together with his first assembly with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The Japanese chief additionally mentioned safety relations with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung earlier than heading again to Tokyo. The summit ended with out a joint assertion of assist from the group for Ukraine after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed assist for Russian President Vladimir Putin and left the occasion a day early to handle the Israel-Iran battle. This article was generated from an automatic information company feed with out modifications to textual content.
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