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Don't have to make eye contact if you just speak the truth. Japan is the largest owner of U.S. debt. Japan pays more in defense host nation support than any other foreign country, Japan's auto industry already employees thousands in the U.S., the formula used for calculating the tariffs is ridiculous and the list goes on and on. Put it out to the press, and put the ball in his court.

First of all, don't be in a rush to satisfy trump's timeline or you're already playing his game. Secondly, tell them to recalculate their tariff formula which is being ridiculed by economists all over the world. And lastly, remember that the bond market is what spooked trump, Japan is the largest foreign holder of U.S. debt, remind them since the U.S. is good at convenient amnesia.

Nothing will come of this round of talks. Ishiba will not commit until after the House of Councillors election in July. If he shows weakness, or capitulation, he'll get hit with the backlash that could impact the election. Best he can do now is to ask his majesty for an extension. And in the end, true to LDP form, after Japan votes LDP in the election, he'll kiss the ring. And we'll end up paying more for less to subsidize the big orange grift.

Hayashi said to "build a relationship of trust." That is a non-starter because he's a convicted felon, and a con that can't be trusted. Two things at stake for Japan. The obvious is the economics, and the other is coming out with their integrity and not showing any subservience. If they lose on these two, Trump will demand for more in the future, and Japan will further lose credibility on the world stage.

Golden Week and summer aren't ideal times to visit due to the crowds and heat. As we saw on opening day, the rainy season won't provide much shelter either, so there's only a narrow window with favorable weather for an enjoyable experience.

Remind them that trump flinched when he saw the bond market tanking and that Japan is the largest foreign holder of U.S. debt.

Better think twice about this moon project. It belongs to the USA, USA mob; see the flag? There will be a 125% tariff, penguins are exempt.

No sales tax on food, medicine and water. Reduce the pay and perks of politicians, and reduce the number of representatives in the Diet. No cash handouts, if the LDP and Komeito insist on hand outs, hand out food coupons.

It’s ironic how China is often cast as the ultimate villain, especially when you consider the U.S.'s own history — from slavery to countless foreign interventions. The narrative around "fairness" starts to sound pretty hollow in that light. Trump already blinked; the bond market rattled him, and he revealed his hand. Let's not forget: Japan and China are the largest foreign holders of U.S. debt. So why would you antagonize your own creditors? Rising U.S. Treasury yields signaled that these creditors may be unloading debt — a clear warning that investor confidence in the U.S. is starting to erode.

Trump flinched when he saw the bond yields go up. Prices and yields usually react inversely so there's less confidence in the U.S. The bond market deserves more attention than stocks right now. A lack of confidence in the U.S. economy is driving buyers to sell Treasury bonds. It's worth noting that Japan and China are the largest foreign holders of U.S. debt—so why throw rocks at them? If they were to retaliate by gradually selling off their holdings and reducing purchases of U.S. Treasury bonds, the ripple effects on the White House would be significant. The Financial Times says that Trump is having his Liz Truss moment.

Two takes on this. Trump flinched or this is clearly market manipulation for him and his cronies.

50 countries? I count only 25 on his chart. Does this include the penguins on Heard Island and McDonald Islands or does he have more uninhabited islands that are not on his list? Lutnick however is saying that the tariffs are here to stay and DOGE boy says he wishes 0% for the EU. Don't even consider the distracting hyperbole, it's intended only for the red caps.

A key tenet of dialectics is that contradictions and external pressures can drive the emergence of something new. It's time for automakers to pivot, leveraging their expertise and technology to enter new industries and markets. Follow the path of Fujifilm or risk fading like Kodak.

Imagine a N.E. Asia block of Korea, Japan, China and Taiwan similar to the EU. Created out of necessity because of trump's policies.

Ishiba saying that he will try to talk to trump "logically" only makes him look like naive and ignorant. Look around and see how other allies are being treated, and don't think for one minute that Japan is special, it's not. Find other markets and tell the auto makers to diversify just like Fuji Film, or go the way of Kodak. In the interim, sell off the US treasury bonds and ask trump how he likes them apples.

@Cephus. You should follow the news in Japan. Hirose is not a newcomer to trouble. She's been affiliated with the Moonies, had an affair and got busted, and now this. Integrity is really not in her genes.

DIVERSIFY. Not only products, but market. Don't depend on trump to think logically. Look at how he treats long time allies. Know how his mind works; it's either for his ego or the grift. He doesn't care about anything else.

Mother Moon is praying hard for you and your continued contributions, but please pay the legal fees yourself. Please pull any political strings you have.

If the Orange in the White House doesn't want your business, then go somewhere else. Brazil and Japan is doing good with this visit.

Trump should consider the potential economic consequences if Japan and China, two of the largest foreign holders of U.S. Treasury bonds, were to sell off their holdings and reduce future purchases. Such actions could lead to rising interest rates, increased borrowing costs, a weakened U.S. dollar, market volatility, and shifts in global economic dynamics. For the average American, this could mean higher mortgage rates, more expensive loans, and increased costs for imported goods, potentially straining household budgets and slowing economic growth. Time for China and Japan and the rest of the world to find a better market where business is conducted as it should be and not like a school yard shake down.

Yup, Soka Gakkai and Komeito will be very quiet these next few weeks while this news cycle is still alive.

Despite Japan's declining population and calls for increased birth rates, the existing system fails to adequately protect and support the children already in need. Some of the most glaring cases involve authorities or guardians ignoring a child's plight or returning them to abusive environments, ultimately resulting in the child's death—yet with no accountability.

I wonder if he's related to Admiral Chuichi Nagumo?

Stop treating driver's license renewals like a production line. Cognitive and physical reaction time can begin declining as early as the mid-60s, with a more substantial decrease from the 70s onward. Currently, drivers over 75 are granted a three-year license validity period, but this should be reduced to one year to ensure more frequent assessments of their ability to drive safely. Also start investing more in AV (autonomous vehicle) buses for the rural areas to ween the elderly away from driving.

Ask this Fox News guy where's Japan's backlog of $50 billion worth of war toyz ? Is trump going to stiff Japan like he did his contractors in NY?

Good start, keep it going and don't let Fox News Hegseth try to throw a wrench into it.

Foreman, Ali, and Frazier will forever be intertwined in history, the three kings.

People forget that Japan is the largest foreign holder of U.S. debt. Just tell Trump it's time to pay up—I’m sure he’ll get the message. Or start selling off holdings and slow down future Treasury bond purchases.

Aso, Kishida, and Motegi held a private dinner meeting just before the news about Ishiba's coupon scandal broke. It seems likely that they intended for this news to surface, possibly as a way to push Ishiba out and position their preferred candidate, Takaichi, as his replacement. The leak likely came from a mole—perhaps a newer member at the dinner who belonged to one of their factions. However, with Kishida now implicated, the situation has spiraled beyond their control, creating unintended consequences for the entire LDP. Backroom plotting instead of working on real issues affecting the population.

It's just a game. Although I would argue that if Ubisoft really wanted to try and insert race, then how about a black assassin in the Civil War? Then we can grab some popcorn and watch the spectacle unfold! Now that's entertainment!