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Ishiba's visit comes just days after Trump hit Canada, Mexico and the European Union with tariffs on steel and aluminum. Japan has not been targeted but it is still feeling pressure from China. Trump wants Tokyo to buy more American products in order to reduce its massive U.S. trade deficit. He also wants Tokyo to do more to rein in North Korea's nuclear program — though Ishiba will be the first leader of any developed nation to meet Trump since he pulled out of a deal on denuclearization with Pyongyang. Ishiba, who took office in October, has been widely seen as conservative and unlikely to challenge U.S. trade barriers. But he is also facing increasing pressure from farmers, automakers and other industries that would face huge costs from any new tariffs or other restrictive measures.
Ishiba's visit comes just days after Trump hit Canada, Mexico and the European Union with tariffs on steel and aluminum. Japan has not been targeted but it is still feeling pressure from China. Trump wants Tokyo to buy more American products in order to reduce its massive U.S. trade deficit. He also wants Tokyo to do more to rein in North Korea's nuclear program — though Ishiba will be the first leader of any developed nation to meet Trump since he pulled out of a deal on denuclearization with Pyongyang. Ishiba, who took office in October, has been widely seen as conservative and unlikely to challenge U.S. trade barriers. But he is also facing increasing pressure from farmers, automakers and other industries that would face huge costs from any new tariffs or other restrictive measures.
Japan PM, Trump play nice despite tariff threat
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump struck a warm tone at their first meeting on Friday, with Tokyo avoiding tariffs that Trump has slapped on other allies — for now.
Heaping praise on each other at the White House, the two leaders pledged to stand together against Chinese aggression and said they found a solution for a blocked deal for troubled U.S. Steel.
Trump credited Ishiba for being a leader who can make tough decisions, saying that he has very much accomplished things.
Ishiba responded in kind, calling Trump an excellent president and adding that their meeting was productive.
The two also said they are working on a plan to bring the North Atlantic Treaty Organization into East Asia.
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