Tokyo has failed so far to clinch a trade deal with Washington and fulfil its goal of convincing President Donald Trump to scrap a 25% tariff on Japanese cars as well as a 24% reciprocal tariff on other Japanese imports that has been paused until July 9.

Japan has reported its exports fell in May as shipments of autos to the U.S. dropped nearly 25% from a year earlier due to higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

Japans trade negotiations with the United States remain stalled, with Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa stating Friday that discussions remain in a fog despite ongoing efforts. Tokyo is pushing to