On the recordJuly 8, 2025
We are doing our utmost to negotiate what needs to be asked and what needs to be protected.
Said by
Shigeru Ishiba
Liberal Democratic Party
We are doing our utmost to negotiate what needs to be asked and what needs to be protected.
Ishiba emphasizes Japan's commitment to negotiate regarding tariffs.
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