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Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Japan's Prime Minister Criticizes Trump's Tariff Decision: Shigeru Ishiba Calls Move 'Truly Regrettable'

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Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has voiced his dissatisfaction with the U.S. decision to impose a 25% tariff on Japanese imports, a move initiated by President Donald Trump.

What Happened: Ishiba expressed disappointment over U.S. President Donald Trump‘s decision to impose a 25% tariff on Japan, as reported by The Daily Mainichi on Tuesday. During a government meeting, Ishiba remarked that the tariff decision is “truly regrettable.” He noted that the tariff was lower than initially threatened and that the deadline for reaching a potential agreement has been extended.

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