The article discusses the impact of President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, including a proposed 25% levy on Japanese goods, as Japan and other Asian nations face increased pressure from the US.

• 23 nations received tariff letters, with 14 in Asia, as negotiations seem to yield limited results.
• Shigeru Ishiba, Prime Minister of Japan, labeled the tariffs “deeply regrettable.”
• The deadline for countries to negotiate with the US is set for August 1, raising concerns about the long-term implications for global trade.