WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday inserted himself directly into trade talks with Japanese officials, a sign of the high stakes for the United States after its tariffs rattled the economy and caused the administration to assure the public that it would quickly reach deals.

The United States and Japan held talks on tariffs with the aim of reaching an agreement on their removal as soon as possible. However, no results have been achieved yet, as stated by Japan’s Minister of Economic Development Ryosei Akazawa,