Tokyo will continue pushing for a “win-win” trade deal with Washington, a senior official said Wednesday, as U.S. President Trump intensified threats to impose steep tariffs on Japanese goods. “We will vigorously continue sincere and diligent discussions toward reaching an agreement that benefits both Japan and the U.S.,” Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kazuhiko Aoki said. His remarks follow Trump’s warning that duties on Japanese imports could rise to 30% or 35%, expressing frustration over Japan’s limited purchases of American rice and cars. Japan has offered to support U.S. trade goals through investment rather than tariffs, but has not disclosed specific concessions. Aoki declined to comment on Trump’s latest remarks. Tensions are rising ahead of the July 9 deadline for new U.S. “reciprocal” tariffs, which would raise Japan’s duties to 24%. Trump has signaled he won’t extend the grace period. Japan’s negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, acknowledged persistent gaps between both sides.