Japan is considering increasing its soybean and rice imports as a concession in trade negotiations with the U.S. over President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, Japan's Yomiuri daily reported on Saturday.

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.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s government is considering increasing imports of US rice and soybeans as a potential bargaining chip in talks over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to the Yomiuri Shimbun.