Japan, Trump and Shigeru Ishiba

Japan’s Ishiba will try to sell Trump on importance of alliances in Asia
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will go to the White House to try to rekindle Japan’s relationship with President Donald Trump — and to fend off potential tariffs.
Japan PM Ishiba arrives in Washington for 1st summit with Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrived in Washington on Thursday for his first summit with U.S. President Donald Trump,
Japan Seeks to Preserve Status Quo With Trump. That May Be a Big Ask.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to cite his country’s increased investment in the U.S. and its regional security role when he meets President Trump on Friday.
Japan’s Ishiba travels to D.C. for lightning Trump meeting
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba jetted off to the U.S. Thursday to discuss a changed security and economic landscape in Asia ushered in by the newly inaugurated President Donald Trump.
Japan’s PM prepares for unexpected at Donald Trump summit
For Japan, the aim is to underscore the rock-solid nature of the relationship and receive clear assurances of the countries’ shared military alliance, while attempting to establish a personal connection between the golf-obsessed Trump and model train enthusiast Ishiba.
Japan's PM heads to US for Trump summit
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba headed to the United States on Thursday ahead of what would be President Donald Trump's second summit with a foreign leader since his return to the White House.
Can Japan's Ishiba convey strength at Trump summit? 5 things to watch
The U.S. side has prepared a red-carpet welcome that includes a stay at the official guest residence Blair House and an itinerary that occupies most of Trump's Friday -- an Oval Office meeting, an extended bilateral meeting, a lunch and a joint news conference.
Trump meets US Steel CEO to discuss its long sought tie up with Japan
President Donald Trump on Thursday met U.S. Steel Chief Executive David Buritt at the White House as the struggling steelmaker has been pushing for a decision on its long sought tie-up with Japan's Nippon Steel .
Japan's 'geeky' PM Ishiba to navigate Trump relations
Days after Donald Trump's 2016 election victory, Japan's then-prime minister Shinzo Abe rushed to deliver him a gold-plated golf club, becoming the first leader to visit and setting the tone for a relationship both men said was close.
Japan’s Ishiba to Tread Cautiously in First Meeting With Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will likely proceed cautiously in his first meeting with President Donald Trump on Friday as he seeks to avoid economic fallout from tariffs and reaffirm his country’s security alliance with the US.
Japan PM to tread carefully in Trump talks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will cautiously try to convince Donald Trump to treat Tokyo better than other allies Friday when he becomes the second foreign leader to meet the US president since his return to power.
Japan’s PM will need more than just charm to win over Trump this time
The Japanese prime minister will be tested on whether he can make a case for the effectiveness of strength in numbers of ...
Ishiba Goes T0 Washington-Japan Search For A Quiet Place
In the post-apocalyptic horror film, A Quiet Place, survivors try to escape from blind alien invaders with an acute sense of hearing by being completely quiet. Japan today, facing the return of ...