Japan’s response to the Trump Shock takes shape
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Tag: US-Japan relations
Ishiba taps ally Akazawa as trade negotiator
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Pressure mounts on Ishiba as he and Trump launch talks
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The “Trump Shock” hits Tokyo
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Tokyo reels after Trump announces automobile tariffs
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Japan and China meet again, but obstacles remain salient
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Mutō leaves Washington empty-handed
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Field notes: Holding pattern in Tokyo
I arrived in Tokyo for an eighteen-day visit on 23 February. This note summarizes the findings from my first week of meetings with politicians, bureaucrats, academics, and other experts. I will provide additional field notes at the conclusion of my trip.
Tariff threats show the limits of personal diplomacy
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Ishiba’s summit gambit pays off
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