Japan sparked Trump's 40-year love affair with tariffs

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.
Trump hints at tariffs on Japan during meeting with its prime minister
During a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, President Donald Trump praised billionaire Elon Musk — the head of the U.S. DOGE Service — for “finding tremendous fraud and corruption and waste” within the federal government.
How Japan sparked Trump's 40-year love affair with tariffs
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.
Japan could avert US tariffs, Ishiba says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba yesterday expressed optimism that his country could avoid higher US tariffs, saying US President Donald Trump had “recognized” Japan’s huge investment in the US and the American jobs that it creates.
Japan PM Ishiba voices optimism over averting tariffs
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed optimism that his country can avoid higher US tariffs, saying president Donald Trump has “recognised” Japan’s huge investment in the United States and the American jobs that it creates.
Japanese Investors Relieved by Warm Vibes From Ishiba and Trump
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed optimism that Japan could avoid higher U.S. tariffs, citing President Donald Trumps recognition of Japans substantial investment in the U.S. and the jobs 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.