Ishiba Says He Won’t Answer a Theoretical Question on Tariffs

Feb. 7, 2025, 8:04 PM UTC

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba declines to answer a question about whether Japan would retaliate if the US imposes tariffs.

  • Ishiba was responding to a question at a news conference with President Trump

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