Japan’s PM Ishiba to Negotiate Trade Deal with Trump Amid Market Crash

Japan’s PM Ishiba to Negotiate Trade Deal with Trump Amid Market Crash

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced plans to visit the United States to negotiate a trade deal with President Donald Trump, following the proposed 24% tariff on Japanese imports. Ishiba’s remarks come as Japan’s stock market reacts to the US’s tit-for-tat tariffs, with the Nikkei crashing nearly 7%. Ishiba has proposed measures to cushion the economic impact, including funding support for Japanese companies and job protection strategies. US President Trump, meanwhile, expressed willingness to discuss the trade deficit with various countries, but only if they come to the table. Trump also took the opportunity to criticize former President Joe Biden.

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