石破いしば首相しゅしょう “日にち米べい交渉こうしょうで自動車じどうしゃ含ふくめ関税かんぜい措置そち撤廃てっぱい 強つよく求もとめる”

Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized his intention to continue strongly urging for the removal of the series of measures, including those on automobiles, in the Japan-U.S. negotiations regarding the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration in the United States.

Prime Minister Ishiba appeared on Fuji TVs Sunday News THE PRIME on the 11th, and regarding the U.S. tariff measures, he said, Japan is investing in the United States and creating jobs.

If Japans automobile industry is cooled down, it wont be able to invest in America, he pointed out.

On top of that, regarding the fact that the U.S. is lowering tariffs to 10% for up to 100,000 cars produced in the U.K. per year, he said, Its one model, but we are seeking abolition.

He stated, Its not a matter of saying that this percentage is acceptable, and emphasized his intention to continue strongly demanding the elimination of a series of tariff measures, including those on automobiles, in the Japan-U.S. negotiations.

In the field of agricultural products, while increasing rice imports amid continuing price hikes is considered one option, he stated, We need to thoroughly examine whether American rice matches consumer preferences; its not simply a matter of increasing the quantity.

In addition, regarding the handling of the consumption tax, What will happen to the countrys finances if it is lowered?

He stated, I would like to properly discuss whether there are other ways to support those who are truly in need, expressing the view that careful consideration is necessary.

Representative Noda of the Constitutional Democratic Party: The main focus is on how to solve this problem. Representative Noda of the Constitutional Democratic Party told reporters in Sapporo, The automobile industry has a broad base, and since it affects not only the economy but also employment, the impact is enormous.

How to solve this problem is the main focus, and we need to take action by using opportunities like the G7 Summit— the meeting of leaders from the seven major countries— to press the issue.

On the other hand, I think that, in the 2019 Japan-U.S. Trade Agreement, when the U.S. tried to impose high tariffs on automobiles, agriculture was, in a sense, sacrificed to stop that from happening.

He said, We must not repeat the same thing.