According to ChainCatcher, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Trump held a phone call, reiterating the request for the complete removal of high U.S. tariff measures. The two leaders confirmed that they will hold talks during the G7 summit in Canada to deepen Japan-U.S. cooperation. Both sides agreed to accelerate consultations among responsible ministers to achieve a consensus beneficial to both Japan and the U.S. This call was proposed by the Japanese side and lasted about 20 minutes. Ishiba mentioned that the reason for the call was to wish Trump a happy birthday, although it was a day early.