Japan emphasizes shipbuilding and LNG investment amid U.S. tariff negotiations

Japan views President Trump's tariffs as a 'national crisis' due to their threat to its economy and strategic security, but faces limited room for maneuver in negotiations due to its economic size and reliance on the U.S. market. Despite constraints, Japan has options such as increasing imports from the U.S. and leveraging its trade alliances like CPTPP and RCEP, while drawing on its extensive experience in managing U.S. policy shifts.