Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday that he would continue negotiations with the U.S. to seek a mutually beneficial trade deal, after President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on goods from Japan starting August 1.

Tokyo had expected smooth tariff negotiations but is experiencing whiplash, becoming a central target of President Trump’s trade frustrations.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reaffirmed Japans commitment to securing a fair bilateral trade agreement with the United States, following President Donald Trumps announcement of a 25% tariff on Japanese