Japan’s Ishiba to Tread Cautiously in 1st Meeting With Trump

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.
Japan’s PM prepares for unexpected at Donald Trump summit
For Japan, the aim is to underscore the rock-solid nature of the relationship and receive clear assurances of the countries’ shared military alliance, while attempting to establish a personal connection between the golf-obsessed Trump and model train enthusiast Ishiba.
Japan’s Ishiba to Tread Cautiously in First Meeting With Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will likely proceed cautiously in his first meeting with President Donald Trump on Friday as he seeks to avoid economic fallout from tariffs and reaffirm his country’s security alliance with the US.
Japan’s Ishiba faces balancing act in first meeting with Trump
When Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba meets with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday, his goal, according to Japanese officials, will be straightforward: reaffirm the U.S.-Japan alliance and build a strong rapport with Trump.
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