Shigeru Ishiba Archives

April 18, 2025
International
World

New US ambassador to Japan says he is optimistic two sides will reach deal over tariffs

New US Ambassador to Japan George Glass and his wife Mary pose for the media at a press conference after their arrival in Tokyo (Source: AP) TOKYO: The new US ambassador to Japan arrived in Tokyo on Friday and said he is optimistic that his country and its key Asian ally will reach a deal […]

April 4, 2025
International
World

Japan PM calls Trump’s tariffs ‘national crisis’, urges ministers to take ‘necessary measures’

US President Donald Trump’s administration’s tariffs on Japanese goods constitute a “national crisis,” said Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday,He announced plans for cross-party discussions to address the situation and urged for a “calm-headed” approach.Despite Japanese firms being among the largest investors in the United States, Trump on Thursday announced a steep 24 per […]