Japan’s Ishiba will try to sell Trump on importance of alliances in Asia
- Posted on February 7, 2025
- By Washington Post
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Japan’s Ishiba will try to sell Trump on importance of alliances in Asia
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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.