Japan, Trump

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.
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.
Japan PM Ishiba, after meeting Trump, voices optimism over averting tariffs
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.
Trump backs Japanese investment in U.S. Steel, doesn't rule out tariffs
Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington Friday.
Japanese leader tries flattering Trump in bid to avert tariffs
Trump’s meeting with Japan’s prime minister ended with a tariff warning, but praise from the Japanese side eased tensions.
Japan’s Ishiba Shows How to Work With Trump in First Summit
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba went into his first summit meeting with US President Donald Trump amid concerns in Tokyo that Japan could be next in the firing line of US allies after Canada and others.
Watch: Trump Stunned, Says 'Wow' After Japan PM's Reply To Reporter | USA | Shigeru Ishiba | Tariff
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba had his first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. During the meeting, Ishiba was asked by a reporter about a potential tariff against his country. Trump's looked really stunned at Ishiba's answer.

Trump, Wall Street

Trump says he'll pursue 'reciprocal' tariffs in latest bid to decrease US trade deficit
Trump said he'd announce a plan next week to impose "reciprocal" tariffs on countries instead of a "flat fee." ...
AUD/JPY advances to near 95.50 as Japanese Yen faces Trump’s tariff threats
However, the positive movement of the AUD/JPY pair may face limitations as the Japanese Yen (JPY) could strengthen amid ...
Japan passes first Trump test with perfect timing
After months of speculation on whether Shigeru Ishiba would be able to rekindle the bonhomie his predecessor Shinzo Abe had ...
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Japanese investors weigh warm vibes, uncertainty in U.S. relations
The U.S. president's talk of reciprocal tariffs for 'everyone” has provided a reminder of the risks that face America’s ...
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Trump Lets Japan Off the Hook on Trade — at Least for Now
President Trump is letting Japan off the hook — for now. After threatening tariff increases on some of America’s biggest ...
South Korea holds emergency meeting on Trump's potential steel tariffs
South Korea's Industry Ministry said on Monday it held an emergency meeting with steelmakers in Seoul to discuss measures to ...
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Ishiba says Trump didn't push defense spending hike or discuss tariffs
Ishiba also echoed Trump's pledge to help mediate a move by Japan’s Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel rather than ...
Trump Says Japan Will Soon Begin Importing New Shipments of US LNG
Japan will soon begin importing a record amount of new shipments of American liquefied natural gas, U.S. President Donald ...