Ishiba: Agreed with Trump to continue talks on tariffs
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru says he has had frank discussions with US President Donald Trump over the series of US tariff measures. He said the two agreed to instruct their respective ministers in charge to engage in further talks.
Ishiba spoke to reporters on Monday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada. He said the talks with Trump lasted for about 30 minutes.
The prime minister said Japan is exploring an agreement on tariffs that meets its national interests.
Ishiba said the two sides also confirmed that they will promote a free and open Indo-Pacific, and further strengthen the Japan-US alliance so that both countries can contribute to world peace and prosperity.
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