Japan Begins Counterattack Against the U.S.? Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba States: Retaliatory Tariffs Not Excluded!

TradingKey - Japan may impose retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. This week's negotiations are the center of global attention.

On Wednesday, April 16, Japan and the U.S.  are scheduled to hold trade talks, with global markets closely watching the  outcome . However, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba  has made it clear  that Japan does not intend to make major concessions and is in no rush to finalise a deal.  

Recently, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension of "reciprocal tariffs" for several countries, including Japan,   in an effort to create space for negotiations. Trump claimed that many countries are eager to strike agreements with the U.S., stating that several foreign leaders  had contacted him, saying, "Sir, please let me make a deal. I am willing to do anything."

Despite this move, Trump also issued a warning: if countries fail to reach agreements within  the 90-day window, he may revoke the suspension and impose even higher tariffs.

While China has already responded to Trump's  tariff policies with multiple rounds of retaliatory tariffs, Japan is now taking a more assertive  stance. Ishiba stated in a parliamentary session, "I do not believe we should make significant concessions just to quickly end negotiations."