Japan, Trump

How Japan prime minister's homework on Trump paid off
If Japan needed reassurances it was indeed still the US's top ally and friend in the increasingly unstable Asia-Pacific, it got that and then some. But what was striking about the Trump-Ishiba meeting at the White House was what didn't happen.
Trump strikes deals with Japanese prime minister as he turns the screw on China
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Trump announced Japan would double its defense spending by 2027 and Nippon Steel would invest in U.S. Steel, not buy it.
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 — and to fend off potential tariffs.
Trump to meet Japan’s Ishiba as trade war with China simmers
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump meets Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for the first time on Friday as two allies wary of China's rise work to boost business and security ties while an escalating trade war threatens to rupture the global economy.
Trump, Japan PM Ishiba strengthen ties with energy, security & trade deals
US President Donald Trump meets Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, discussing energy exports, security, and trade. Trump announces record US natural gas exports to Japan, while both leaders agree to counter China’s regional influence.
Trump and Ishiba Strengthen U.S.-Japan Ties Amid China Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for the first time as both nations seek to bolster economic and security ties amid rising tensions with China. The meeting comes as
Trump and Japan's PM to Discuss Security and Trade Amid China Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on February 7, to strengthen business and security ties amid rising tensions with China.
Donald Trump and Japan PM project unity in countering China on economic, security fronts
US president hails potential sale of US$900 million worth of cutting-edge missiles to Tokyo as island nation jockeys with ...
Trump to meet Japan's Ishiba as China trade war simmers
U.S. President Donald Trump meets Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for the first time on Friday as two allies wary of ...
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.
No ‘Donald’ or ‘Shigeru’: Leaders’ arm’s-length interactions signal 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.
A flurry of international naval drills around the Philippines prompts complaints from Beijing
A flurry of naval drills surrounding the Philippines involving the United States and its partners has prompted complaints ...
Japan tightens chipmaking export controls amid US-China tech tensions
Japan makes it harder for Chinese entities to obtain chipmaking tools, advanced processors, and cryogenic cooling from ...
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US-Japan ties should help build bridges, not inflame conflicts
One of the new currents, largely shaped by world leaders' perceptions of Trump's expectations, is the push to strengthen ...
Japan urges officials to exercise caution over DeepSeek for work use
The Japanese government on Thursday urged ministry and agency officials to exercise caution over the use of an artificial ...
China’s Economic Problem Isn’t Just ‘Japanification’ – It May Be Worse
China faces a “toxic combination” of deflation and devaluation which Japan did not experience. It may be a sign of greater ...