Japan PM Ishiba, After Meeting Trump, Voices Optimism Over Averting Tariffs
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed optimism on Sunday that his country could avoid higher U.S. tariffs, saying President Donald Trump had "recognised" Japan's huge investment in the U.S. and the American jobs that it creates.
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Trump’s meeting with Japan’s prime minister ended with a tariff warning, but praise from the Japanese side eased tensions.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and US President Donald Trump struck a warm tone at their first meeting on Friday, with
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When Donald Trump's fortunes took a downturn in the 90s and he needed to raise cash fast, he sailed his 282ft (85m) superyacht, the Trump Princess, to Asia hoping he could attract Japan's wealthy. It wasn't the first time the businessman had sought out Japanese buyers or lenders for his projects.
Trump meets with Japanese prime minister as tariff threat looms large
Donald Trump is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a high-stakes visit for a key ally that depends on the United States for security and trade.
Trump targets Japan trade gap, hints at tariffs or LNG deal
Donald Trump aims to eliminate the $100 billion trade deficit with Japan. He does not rule out imposing tariffs on the country. Both countries are also discussing the "pipeline in Alaska." During the press conference after meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba,
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Japan bolsters anti-air defense with $900 million purchase of US missiles
TOKYO — The United States has approved a $900 million missile sale to Japan, the third major arms purchase of its kind by the ...
Trump touts close Japan ties but pushes for 'even' trade balance
President Donald Trump on Friday pushed Japan to invest in U.S. energy and technology, showered his closest Asian ally with ...
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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 ...
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Trump’s policies may pressure Japan into even more defense spending, expert says
An American professor and a Japanese author, speaking to reporters Friday in Tokyo, said their nations should take a less ...
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WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani said he felt mentally stronger Saturday as he returned from a training camp in the ...
A sinkhole swallowed a truck driver in Japan. It’s expanding and residents are worried
Japanese authorities have asked hundreds of residents near Tokyo to evacuate as a sinkhole at an intersection grew to more ...
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Tokyo stocks tumble as US tariffs bring fears over trade
Japan's key stock indexes plunged over 2 percent Monday on selling fueled by fears over the adverse effect on companies after ...
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New player arrives in US Steel-Nippon takeover saga with the goal of quashing it
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Trump tells Ishiba at the White House that he wants to slash the US trade deficit with Japan
President Donald Trump said Friday he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit with Japan as he welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to the White House for their first face-to-face meeting.