Shigeru Ishiba

Why Japan sees President Trump’s tariffs as a ‘national crisis’

Although largely paused, President Trump's tariffs present a major threat to Japan's already flagging economy.

Japan’s Ishiba to push importance of alliance during visit with Trump

Trump has long felt that Japan and other wealthy allies take advantage of the U.S., racking up big trade surpluses, while paying too little for the cost of American military protection.