Japan, Trump

Trump administration refuses to reassure Japan on tariffs despite investment deals
Japan’s trade minister, Yoji Muto, met with members of the Trump administration in an effort to secure an exemption from President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs but received no such reassurances. Motu argued before Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick,
Japan’s Muto Reiterates Plea for Exemption From Trump Tariffs
Japan’s trade minister failed to win an immediate exemption from US President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign even as he doubled down on the request in his first in-person discussions with US counterparts.
Japan Beer Maker Asahi Looks to Invest More in the U.S. as President Trump Wields Tariffs
The Japanese drink maker is investing more in the U.S., paying heed to President Trump’s tariff threats, which has led many global companies to recalibrate their investment strategies.
Japan fails to secure exemptions from upcoming U.S. tariffs
Japanese trade minister Yoji Muto met with American officials Monday in hopes that exemptions from new tariffs that President Donald Trump plans to levy against some of his nation's imports but has no
Japan again urges US to lift Trump-era tariffs
Japan's Minister of Trade, Yoji Muto, during his first personal talks with American counterparts, once again emphasized the need to exclude the country from the tariff campaign initiated by US President Donald Trump.
Trump complains about US-Japan alliance amid rising tariff threats
Donald Trump said Japan is not required to protect the US militarily and makes "a fortune" from it economically ahead of a visit by Tokyo's trade minister.
Japan's Trade Minister Fails to Win US Assurance on Tariff Exemptions
Japan's trade minister says he has not gotten assurances from U.S. officials that the key U.S. ally will be exempt from higher tariffs, some of which effect on Wednesday
Japan Fails to Win Tariff Exemptions During Washington Visit
The country’s trade minister stressed its role as a top investor and employer in the United States in a bid to avoid being ...
As US pressures Japan to pay more for defence, will Trump’s demands ‘never end’?
George Glass, Washington's nominee for ambassador to Japan, says the cost of deterring China has become 'significantly more ...
Sony, Suntory build U.S. stockpiles as Japan faces Trump tariff threat
Japanese electronics giant Sony and drinks maker Suntory are stockpiling inventory in the United States while their peers ...
Japan’s trade minister heads to Washington for tariff talks.
The minister, Yoji Muto, is expected to negotiate with U.S. officials ahead of global tariffs that could damage Japanese ...
Ishiba Denies Japan Weakening Yen After Trump Tariff Warning
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba denied that Tokyo is trying to weaken its currency after President Donald Trump bumped ...
G7 meetings kick off as world reacts to Trump's tariffs
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is representing the U.S. during the Group of 7 meetings in Canada. This comes as President ...