‘President Trump’, ‘Prime Minister Ishiba’: Arm’s-length approach signals obstacles for US-Japan ties
The two leaders did not call each other by their first names at their first meeting on Feb 7. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Japan’s Ishiba will try to sell Trump on importance of alliances in Asia
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will go to the White House to try to rekindle Japan’s relationship with President Donald Trump ...
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Japan's Ishiba to push importance of alliance during visit with Trump
Trump has long felt that Japan and other wealthy allies take advantage of the U.S., racking up big trade surpluses, while ...
Japan, US agree to have FX matters in the hands of finance chiefs, Ishiba says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump that the two countries will leave ...
Japanese PM sought advice from Shinzo Abe’s widow ahead of Trump meeting
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Japanese leader tries flattering Trump in bid to avert tariffs
Trump’s meeting with Japan’s prime minister ended with a tariff warning, but praise from the Japanese side eased tensions.