Japan PM Ishiba says he told Trump to rethink tariff policies

April 07, 2025 / 7:57 PM

Sharjah24 – Reuters: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday he told U.S. President Donald Trump in a telephone call that his tariff policies are extremely disappointing and urged him to rethink.

"I've told the President that Japan has been the biggest investor in the United States for five straight years and the tariff policies could hurt Japanese companies' investment capabilities," Ishiba told reporters after the call with Trump.

During the 25-minute call, the two leaders agreed to continue constructive dialogue on the issue and to appoint ministers in charge of the discussions, Ishiba said.