Japanese Prime Minister: The U.S. and Japan have not yet reached an agreement, and Japan should not easily concede.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stated that the two sides (US-Japan) have not yet reached an agreement because Japan insists on defending the interests it should defend. They will continue to maintain dialogue with the United States and seek an agreement that is beneficial to both parties.
Through past negotiations with the United States, Japan successfully avoided tariffs rising to 30% to 35%. The United States has proposed continuing talks until the new deadline of August 1.
The US announcement of additional tariffs is deeply regrettable. So far, no agreement has been reached because Japan has had difficult negotiations with the United States, believing that Japan should not give in easily. (Golden Ten) [Odaily Planet Daily]