The Trump administration’s tariffs are forcing Japan’s government to scramble to come up with support measures for businesses amid concerns that the levies might create a big economic crisis for the Asian nation.

Ishiba told reporters he is willing to fly to Washington to negotiate directly with Trump. The U.S. will begin collecting 25% tariffs on auto imports on Thursday, with taxes on fully-imported cars kicking in at midnight, U.S. time. The tariffs are set to expand to applicable auto parts in weeks to come.

Ahead of new U.S. tariffs on automobiles, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on April 1 tried to alleviate concerns at a news conference with measures that could include negotiating directly with U.S. President Donald Trump.