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.
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 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.
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 ...
Allies wrap up a G7 meeting overshadowed by Trump’s tariffs and Canada taunts
Despite the tensions, diplomats are hopeful group could reach consensus on a final communique Friday after hours of ...
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 ...
U.S. allies in Asia still hope to avoid steel and aluminum tariffs
The Trump administration’s 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are now in effect but South Korea, Japan and ...
The left thinks Trump's tariffs are a declaration of war. But they're clueless about the battlefield
President Trump is using leverage to simultaneously level the playing field for American industry, raise revenue, secure ...
G7 seeks unity as Trump's tariffs, Ukraine stance weigh on ties
Foreign ministers of leading Western democracies sought to show a united front in Canada on Thursday after seven weeks of ...
Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum have begun. Here are the top countries that supply America's metal imports.
Trump placed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. Here are the top countries that supply metals to the US.