According to Shinchao TechFlow, on July 8, President Trump announced a tariff letter regarding Japan and other matters. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed regret and instructed to continue negotiations with the U.S.

The Japanese government will hold a comprehensive strategy headquarters meeting at the Prime Minister's official residence to address the 25% tariff imposed on Japanese imported goods announced by Trump. Shigeru Ishiba will attend the meeting and is expected to instruct relevant ministers to continue negotiations for the cancellation of the tariff.