In a discussion at the ruling party's leader election in the Senate, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba addressed President Trump's tariff threats against Japan, emphasizing that national interests should be upheld through trade. He highlighted Japan's status as the largest overseas investor in the United States, a role that has significantly contributed to job creation in the US. Trump has vowed to impose tariffs of 30% to 35% on Japanese goods, an increase from the previously mentioned 24%. Notably, July 9 marks the final day of the 90-day suspension of the US's 'reciprocal tariffs' policy.