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

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan meets with President Trump to strengthen bilateral relations and address concerns about trade imbalances and military spending. Ishiba plans to offer to buy more U.S. liquefied natural gas and highlight Japan’s investment in the U.S. He also aims to double defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2027 but may face pressure to increase it further. Ishiba’s meeting with Trump is crucial for building personal chemistry and addressing long-standing concerns.

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