Japan will prioritize protecting its national interests in trade talks without rushing into a deal with the US, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said as he wrapped up two days of meetings at the Group of Seven gathering.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday that U.S. tariffs are already severely impacting many Japanese firms, including automakers, but reiterated he will not rush to reach a deal with Washington at the expense of undermining his nation's interests.