On July 31, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe convened a meeting with the leaders of Japan's automotive industry groups to deliberate on the Japan-US tariff agreement. The automotive industry representatives urged the government to bolster support for the supply chain and spur domestic demand, while expressing their desire to maintain an ongoing dialogue with the United States with the aim of reducing tariffs. Reports indicate that several Japanese automakers have witnessed a year-over-year decrease in new car sales in the United States, and the industry collectively views the 15% tariff as excessively high.