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Any action that exploits or excludes the other side won't last,
The question is whether there is any problem between Japan and the United States that warrants imposing higher tariffs,
Investment is being made to ensure that it remains an American company. It will continue to operate under American management, with American employees,
It is crucial to ensure that what is deemed necessary is something the taxpayers can understand and support,
Japan is creating many U.S. jobs. I believe (Washington) won't go straight to the idea of higher tariffs,
We can work it out...We both understand that, and as America welcomes new foreign investment, we also want to ensure that companies build their products and factories here in America,
the Republican president said Overall, it went well...There were no parts that seemed to have really stuck out as controversy."
Although there were many doubts whether Ishiba could get along with Trump prior to the summit, Walters of the Washington-based think tank said I was very touched by your undaunted presence when you stood up and raised your fist in the sky."
As the meeting began in the Oval Office, during the portion open to the press, Ishiba referenced Trump's attempted assassination in July, saying He's going to do a fantastic job,
There's definitely a strong foundation for cooperation. And there's also a lot of optimism going forward,
I don't think there should be any question anymore
To deal with the Trump administration's deal-based diplomacy, Japan will be required to present specific bargaining chips and clearly outline the reality of its defense burdens,
We look forward to seeing even more."
But the Republican president, after noting the growth of Japan's defense budget in recent years, pointedly added I was so excited to see such a celebrity on television in person,
Ishiba told their joint news conference – while saying They’ll be looking at an investment rather than a purchase,
We're going to have tariffs, mostly reciprocal tariffs ... and I'm going to be probably meeting on that on Monday ... that's the only fair way to do it
Asked if Japan would also be targeted, Trump said I'm okay with that, sure."
After our meeting today, I'm confident that the cherished alliance between our two countries and others also will continue to flourish long and into the future,
There's a partnership that's long-standing, and the president is committed to, always committed to the security of the United States and our allies,
one senior administration official told the Washington Examiner of Japan's defense spending On television, he is frightening and he has a very strong personality,
Ishiba told reporters through translators when asked about his first impression
