July 2, 2025 03:19 JST

Updated on July 2, 2025 06:03 JST

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he doubts a trade deal with Japan can be reached before the July 9 deadline, suggesting that tariffs on Japanese imports could rise to 30% or 35%.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump criticized Japan for not accepting imports of U.S. rice, as well as the imbalance in auto trade between the two countries.