President Trump on Tuesday suggested that his team would force Japan to accept higher tariffs of "30%, 35%, or whatever the number is that we determine." Notably, that proposal is higher than the 24% "Liberation Day" level and the current baseline 10% tariffs in place while the two sides negotiate.

President Donald Trump says he is not considering delaying his July 9 deadline for higher tariffs to resume and renews his threat to cut off talks and impose duty rates on several nations, including Japan.

Trump’s unpredictable style has earned him the descriptor “TACO” for “ Trump Always Chickens Out ,” while businesses, economists, and investors have criticized him for creating a volatile business environment.

Trump said Japan’s rate could end up at “30%, 35%,” which would be substantially higher than the 24% initially set when widespread tariffs were announced on April 2.

Donald Trump has threatened to increase levies on Japan and cast doubt that the US will reach a deal with its Asian ally, as he escalated his trade rhetoric days before his pause on some steep tariffs is set to expire.