平大臣記者会見（令和7年4月8日）｜デジタル庁

This page presents a summary of Digital Minister Taira's press conference held on April 8, 2025. Regarding the telephone conversation between Prime Minister Ishiba and President Trump, the minister stated that direct communication between the two leaders has been established and that designated officials will continue practical negotiations, thereby resolving communication barriers. The minister emphasized persistent negotiation while highlighting Japan's digital trade deficit, noting that tariff rates could differ significantly when considering this factor. Regarding the Digital Platform Transaction Transparency Act, the minister expressed that it is a highly rational law with no concerns about future criticism.