Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has vowed to persuade the United States that its recently introduced tariff measures will not benefit its industry, even though the negotiations will take some time.



Ishiba met on Sunday with business people who are operating motorbike and parts manufacturing companies in Kobe, western Japan. He heard them describe the impact of the US tariffs on their production.



He explained that his government is calling on President Donald Trump to retract the tariff measures, but the negotiations will take some time.



He noted that Japan has been the world's largest investor in the US and has created more jobs there than any other country.



He promised that Japan will keep negotiating to convince the US administration that tariff measures are never appropriate for the country to help strengthen its industry.



About support for industries in Japan, Ishiba said the government will take appropriate measures by properly reflecting opinions from manufacturers. He added that the government will work together with the ruling parties and will also listen to opposition parties' opinions, to take the most appropriate measures.



Afterwards, Ishiba told reporters that the government will swiftly and appropriately respond to the companies' needs, including support for easing their tight cash-flow situation, while considering opinions from the business leaders.



He also said that Japan will urge not only the US president but state governors and a wide range of other political figures to review the tariff measures.