Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba deems US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Japanese goods a national crisis. Ishiba has called for cross-party discussions to mitigate the tariffs' impact on Japan's economy and ensure compliance with international trade agreements. The Nikkei 225 witnessed a significant decrease reflecting market concerns.
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