Japan, Trump

Japan's leader says he's preparing for tough negotiations with Trump on maintaining US presence
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, struggling to stabilize his minority government, said Friday he will seek to maintain regional security and prepare for tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump to win his commitment to maintain a strong American presence in the Asia-Pacific.
Japan’s Ishiba Faces Crunch Over Budget, Meeting With Trump
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sought support for his minority government with the opening of parliament on Friday, as he aims to pass a record ¥115.5 trillion ($738 billion) annual budget and navigate ties with the new US administration.
Japanese PM preparing for tough negotiations with Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said he is preparing for tough negotiations with US President Donald Trump to win his commitment to maintain a strong American presence in the Asia-Pacific.
Japan Inc will struggle to follow SoftBank's lead and go big with Trump
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Editorial: As Trump promises indicate int'l trade war, Japan must help maintain the peace
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Securing and economising the US–Japan partnership under Trump 2.0
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Explainer-Trump tariffs on chips and drugs would hit U.S. allies in Asia
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Japan's Shigeru Ishiba to Warn Trump Against Asia-Pacific 'Power Vacuum'
Japan's concerns over a potential U.S. retreat from the region have grown amid China's increasingly assertive military posture.
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Will Trump Policies Stymie an Inbound Tourism Comeback?
American travelers ventured overseas in larger numbers than international travelers who came to the U.S. last year.
How Trump 2.0 has renewed the vigour of Quad
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Japan raises interest rates to highest level in 17 years
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Donald Trump announces up to $500bn investment in AI project
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Caroline Kennedy warns senators that cousin RFK Jr. is a 'predator'
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