The double-digit tariffs Trump has imposed on imports from various nations were a bitter blow to Japan, a key U.S. ally in Asia. Tokyo especially objected to 25% tariffs Trump ordered for imports of steel and aluminum and automobiles. U.S. tariffs on Japanese automobiles and auto parts are now set at 15%, way higher than the original 2.5%. The friction with the U.S. over tariffs was an added burden for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's administration. He said whoever becomes a next prime minister, Japan has an established tradition of respecting agreements, especially those forged with a foreign country.