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Trump and Japan's PM Target Trade Deficit and Military Ties
2/8/2025
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- President Trump and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba discussed reducing the $68.5 billion US trade deficit with Japan.
- Japan aims to boost US investments, including Isuzu's new plant and increased imports of liquefied natural gas.
- The leaders focused on strengthening military cooperation to counter threats from China and North Korea.
- Trump suggested possible reciprocal tariffs and noted Nippon Steel's interest in investing in US Steel.
