According to a report by Deep Tide TechFlow, on May 12, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stated at a meeting of the Japanese House of Representatives Budget Committee that the Japanese government would take "comprehensive measures" to respond to the U.S. tariff policy. If necessary, additional measures will be taken without hesitation. In addition, Ishiba emphasized that in the Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations, it is "unacceptable" to reach an agreement with the U.S. side on aspects other than automobiles first.