Flattery in Japan in rearview, Trump returns to DC snarls
5 years, 10 months ago

Flattery in Japan in rearview, Trump returns to DC snarls

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Four days of fun and flattery in Tokyo are over for President Donald Trump. Abe timed the visit so that Trump would be the first head of state to meet Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito. Trump also became the first American president to attend a major sumo wrestling tournament and — in another first — award the champion a trophy he created and brought with him called the “President’s Cup.” He said he hoped the Japanese would continue to bestow the Trump cup for hundreds of years. The party’s liberals and a third of the 23 Democratic presidential contenders are calling for Trump’s impeachment based on what they see as signs in special counsel Robert Mueller’s report that the president obstructed justice. That statement provoked Trump last week into blowing up talks on a deal to fix the nation’s roads and bridges and declaring that he would refuse to work with Democrats until they shut down what he called “phony investigations.” Things went downhill from there.

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Japan PM heads to U.S. for Trump summit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Japan PM heads to U.S. for Trump summit

The Hindu  

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba heads to the United States on Thursday ahead of President Donald Trump’s second summit with a foreign leader since his return to the White House. Mr. Ishiba will be pushing for reassurance on the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance, as Mr. Trump’s “America First” agenda risks encroaching on the nations’ trade and defence ties. He …

Correction: Trump-Japan story
5 years, 10 months ago

Correction: Trump-Japan story

Associated Press  

TOKYO — In a story May 26 about President Donald Trump’s visit to a sumo match in Japan, The Associated Press reported erroneously that spectators at sumo matches sometimes throw seat cushions when they are disappointed with the outcome. A corrected version of the story is below: Sumo diplomacy: Abe courts Trump with burgers, golf, more Sumo-sized diplomacy: Japanese Prime …

Trump in Japan: Pomp and tense circumstance
5 years, 10 months ago

Trump in Japan: Pomp and tense circumstance

Associated Press  

TOKYO — All the pomp and pageantry in the world couldn’t paper over the tensions between President Donald Trump and Japan’s Shinzo Abe on two of their most pressing issues: North Korea and trade. I am personally not.” Abe, in contrast, said the missile tests were “of great regret.” The conflict demonstrates the limits of Abe’s long-term strategy of showering …

Donald Trump becomes first foreign leader to meet Japan's new Emperor Naruhito: Shinzo Abe hopes 'honour' will charm US president ahead of thorny trade talks
5 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump becomes first foreign leader to meet Japan's new Emperor Naruhito: Shinzo Abe hopes 'honour' will charm US president ahead of thorny trade talks

Firstpost  

Donald Trump became the first foreign leader to meet with Japan’s newly enthroned Emperor Naruhito — an honour Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hopes will help charm the US president when it comes to thorny trade talks Tokyo: Donald Trump on Monday became the first foreign leader to meet with Japan’s newly enthroned Emperor Naruhito — an honour Prime Minister Shinzo …

The Latest: Trump to meet Japan’s emperor, talk with Abe
5 years, 10 months ago

The Latest: Trump to meet Japan’s emperor, talk with Abe

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s trip to Japan : 2:20 a.m. Monday After a day spent playing golf and watching sumo wrestling, President Donald Trump gets down to more formal business Monday during his trip to Japan. ___ 6:45 p.m. President Donald Trump says he had “a great day” playing golf and attending a sumo tournament with …

Donald Trump opens state visit by needling Japan over trade issues
5 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump opens state visit by needling Japan over trade issues

ABC  

US President Donald Trump opened a state visit to Japan by needling the country over its trade imbalance with the United States. Key points: Mr Trump told business leaders in Tokyo that Japan had had "a substantial edge" in trade with the US for many years He said the two countries were "hard at work" on trade negotiations Mr Trump …

Trump opens state visit, needles Japan over trade issues
5 years, 10 months ago

Trump opens state visit, needles Japan over trade issues

Associated Press  

TOKYO — President Donald Trump opened a state visit to Japan on Saturday by needling the American ally over its trade imbalance with the United States. Trump also promoted the U.S. under his leadership, saying “there’s never been a better time” to invest or do business in America, and he urged corporate leaders to come. “I would say that Japan …

Japan rolls out ‘charm offensive’ for Trump with sumo championship and golf in bid to avoid devastating tariffs
5 years, 10 months ago

Japan rolls out ‘charm offensive’ for Trump with sumo championship and golf in bid to avoid devastating tariffs

The Independent  

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Live updates: President Trump meets Abe in Japan
5 years, 10 months ago

Live updates: President Trump meets Abe in Japan

CNN  

As President Donald Trump’s visit to Tokyo kicks off a summer of global jet-setting that takes him to five separate countries, we find out what it’s like aboard the presidential aircraft. It’s his aides, however, who sometimes dread boarding Air Force One for a lengthy flight overseas, knowing full well the boss will make little use of the bed wedged …

Trump opens state visit to Japan with jab at trade imbalance
5 years, 10 months ago

Trump opens state visit to Japan with jab at trade imbalance

Al Jazeera  

The US President’s four-day visit will include discussions about trade and North Korea with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. US President Donald Trump urged Japanese business leaders on Saturday to increase their investment in the United States while he chided Japan for having a “substantial edge” on trade that negotiators were trying to even out in a bilateral deal. Trump said …

Trump arrives in Japan eager for flattery and pomp
5 years, 10 months ago

Trump arrives in Japan eager for flattery and pomp

CNN  

Tokyo CNN — President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Saturday eager for a visit salted with flattery and pomp — particularly as he escapes a hostile political environment back home. The President and first lady Melania Trump landed in Tokyo ahead of a largely ceremonial visit to recognize the country’s new emperor. Trump is the first state visitor since …

Donald and Melania Trump first official guests of Japanese Emperor Naruhito after enthronement
5 years, 10 months ago

Donald and Melania Trump first official guests of Japanese Emperor Naruhito after enthronement

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump heads to Tokyo on Friday for the second time in his presidency on an official state visit that's tied to the enthronement of the new Japanese emperor. President Donald Trump heads to Tokyo on Friday for the second time in his presidency on an official state visit that's tied to the enthronement of the new Japanese emperor …

Trump set for pageant-laden visit to Japan to honor new Emperor
5 years, 10 months ago

Trump set for pageant-laden visit to Japan to honor new Emperor

CNN  

Washington CNN — Japan has a new Emperor, but it is President Donald Trump who will be treated to pageantry befitting a monarch when he travels Friday to Tokyo. In the Japanese capital, ringside seats at a sumo wrestling tournament, an imperial dinner banquet and a visit to a naval base are being arranged by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who …

Trump returns to Japan for a visit heavy on sumo and symbolism
5 years, 10 months ago

Trump returns to Japan for a visit heavy on sumo and symbolism

LA Times  

President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shake hands during a meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Fla., on April 17, 2018. But Trump’s comments have rattled Japan, prompting Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to meet with Trump more often than has any other world leader in an effort to preserve the security relationship. “This is a trend …

Trump arrives in Japan with his Asia policy in tatters
5 years, 10 months ago

Trump arrives in Japan with his Asia policy in tatters

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — Shinzo Abe’s long game is paying off. Now, with Trump in Japan on Saturday for a four-day visit, Abe can justifiably say “I told you so.” Traits that last year left him out of step with Washington – his hawkishness on North Korea and a testy relationship with Beijing – now look more attractive, with Trump …

What's happening in the world next week
5 years, 10 months ago

What's happening in the world next week

China Daily  

US President Donald Trump will visit Japan, European Parliament elections will be held, India's general election results will be announced, and the twice-yearly Economic Outlook will be released by OECD. US president to visit Japan US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, April 26, 2019. …

What's happening in the world next week
5 years, 10 months ago

What's happening in the world next week

China Daily  

US President Donald Trump will visit Japan, European Parliament elections will be held, India's general election results will be announced, and the twice-yearly Economic Outlook will be released by OECD. US president to visit Japan US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, April 26, 2019. …

Trump's first leg of Asia trip includes a round of golf, hamburgers and baseball hats
7 years, 4 months ago

Trump's first leg of Asia trip includes a round of golf, hamburgers and baseball hats

Salon  

President Donald Trump kicked off his 13-day Asia tour Saturday, arriving in Japan after a brief stop in Hawaii. Trump's first event Sunday was a speech at a joint U.S.-Japanese air base near Tokyo, where he told the "brave warriors" they are "the greatest threat to tyrants and dictators who seek to prey on the innocent." “No one — no …

Donald Trump heads to Japan during five-nation tour, to discuss North Korea with Shinzo Abe
7 years, 4 months ago

Donald Trump heads to Japan during five-nation tour, to discuss North Korea with Shinzo Abe

Firstpost  

US president Donald Trump heads to Japan on the first stop of his five-nation tour of Asia on Saturday, looking to present a united front with the Japanese against North Korea as tensions run high over Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile tests. Honolulu: US president Donald Trump heads to Japan on the first stop of his five-nation tour of Asia on …

Trump, Abe set golf date for start of US leader’s Asia tour
7 years, 5 months ago

Trump, Abe set golf date for start of US leader’s Asia tour

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Donald Trump will start his first trip to Asia as president next month in somewhat predictable fashion: with a round of golf. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Trump in a phone call Monday that a joint outing with Japanese pro Hideki Matsuyama has been set up for Nov. 5, according to a Japanese Foreign Ministry summary of the …

Donald Trump’s Asia outreach
8 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump’s Asia outreach

Live Mint  

The Trump administration, after making a chaotic start at home, has started venturing abroad. US defence secretary James Mattis was in Asia recently as the first member of the Trump cabinet on foreign shores for talks with Japan and South Korea—two of America’s closest allies. In Asia, Mattis tried to address the North Korean threat, China’s moves in the South …

Donald Trump: US-Japan ties are 'cornerstone of peace'
8 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump: US-Japan ties are 'cornerstone of peace'

Firstpost  

Washington: US president Donald Trump has pledged close security and economic cooperation with Japan and called the alliance between the two nations “a cornerstone of regional peace and stability”, edging away from campaign pledges to force Tokyo to pay more for the US’ security umbrella. Trump welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with a hug to the White House on …

US President Trump seeks to promote 'fair' trade with Japan[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
8 years, 1 month ago

US President Trump seeks to promote 'fair' trade with Japan[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pose for a photograph as they walk to board Marine One departing for Andrews Air Force Base en route to West Palm Beach, Florida, after their joint press conference at the White House in Washington DC, US on Feb 10, 2017. WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said on Friday …

US President Trump seeks to promote 'fair' trade with Japan[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
8 years, 1 month ago

US President Trump seeks to promote 'fair' trade with Japan[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pose for a photograph as they walk to board Marine One departing for Andrews Air Force Base en route to West Palm Beach, Florida, after their joint press conference at the White House in Washington DC, US on Feb 10, 2017. WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said on Friday …

Donald Trump says US-Japan bond 'very deep' after meeting with PM Shinzo Abe
8 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump says US-Japan bond 'very deep' after meeting with PM Shinzo Abe

ABC  

President Donald Trump says the alliance between the United States and Japan is a cornerstone of regional peace and stability, edging away from campaign pledges to force Tokyo to pay more for the US security umbrella. Key points: Mr Trump says he is "committed to the security of Japan" after meeting with PM Shinzo Abe Mr Abe to stay at …

In Talks With Trump, Japan's Shinzo Abe Will Seek To Smooth Economic Tensions
8 years, 1 month ago

In Talks With Trump, Japan's Shinzo Abe Will Seek To Smooth Economic Tensions

NPR  

In Talks With Trump, Japan's Shinzo Abe Will Seek To Smooth Economic Tensions Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrives Thursday in Washington for talks on Friday with Donald Trump, an effort by this longtime Asian ally to get a better read on the way forward with the unpredictable new …

President Trump? Among U.S. allies, Japan may be one of the most anxious about that idea
8 years, 9 months ago

President Trump? Among U.S. allies, Japan may be one of the most anxious about that idea

LA Times  

Rubber masks in the likeness of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Ozawa Studios Inc. factory in Saitama, Japan. And he’s blasted TPP as a “horrible deal” that “will send America’s remaining auto jobs to Japan.” There is an “unspoken but unanimous consensus among serious Japanese people in business, bureaucracy and politics that Trump is a disaster,” said Tsuyoshi …

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