Top Asian Allies of US Prepare Urgent Trade Appeal to Trump

US Allies Race Against Time to Avert Tariff Blow

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba affirmed that any trade deal will prioritize Japan’s national interests, as pressure mounts from Washington.

In a strong trade push, President Trump has given U.S. allies a final three-week window to convince the administration to roll back proposed tariffs. These tariffs could severely impact the economies of export-reliant nations like Japan and South Korea, which have struggled for months to secure relief.