Japan’s Ishiba makes a whirlwind Washington trip to try to forge a personal connection with Trump
- Posted on February 7, 2025
- By The Toronto Star
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Japan’s Ishiba makes a whirlwind Washington trip to try to forge a personal connection with Trump
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba didn't skimp on the legwork as he prepared for his first meeting with President Donald Trump.