Trump arrives in Japan, kicking off 4-day state visit with trade talks at its center

Japan is expected to use the state visit as a charm offensive to convince Trump to spare the country of the punitive tariffs.

To fulfill this task, Trump is officially the first foreign leader invited to meet with the country’s new Emperor Naruhito, who inherited the throne earlier this month, a fact Trump gleefully acknowledged earlier this week. The emperor will treat Trump to a meeting and host an imperial banquet in Trump's honor.

“Prime Minister [Shinzo] Abe said to me, very specifically, 'You are the guest of honor.' There's only one guest of honor ... I'm the guest of honor at the biggest event that they've had in over 200 years,” Trump said this week.

“So it's a great thing. And we get along very well with Japan. I get along very well with the prime minister.”




During the first remarks in Japan, Trump also stressed that Japan is buying military equipment from the U.S., which he says was a sign of threats in the world.

“We make the best equipment in the world -- the best jets, missiles, the best rockets, the best everything,” he said. “So Japan is doing very large orders and we appreciate that.” https://www.foxnews.com/politics/tr...-state-visit-with-trade-talks-at-center-of-it This is a good visit. I hope that they do reach a trade deal from the meetings. Hopefully we can work out a positive outcome.

 

Japan and the USA and others providing a unified front vs. China is very important.

 

I wish Trump success on this mission.

That despite the fact that I consider him to be the most disgusting, ignorant, simple-minded, classless person ever to hold the office of president of the United States.

I hope the people who continue to support Trump finally are potty trained.

 

MAGA is made in such ways.

I understand Trump will be attending the largest state celebration of the Emperor in over 200 years, and also attending a Sumo wrestling match.

This visit is supposed to be a precursor for later talks.

 

Agreed.

As I understand it, Trump is quite popular in Japan.

 

Tokyo Skytree...

 

But it is not important to have a unified front vs N Korea? Or Iran?

 

Japanese people are quite proud of their country and of their nationality as individuals therein. They identify with Pres Trump on this.

 

Someone said that some where here? I must have missed those words coming from anyone here!

 

He needs to watch what he wears to this event, so as not to be taken for a contestant...

General chances of any real success on this trip?? 20%... I'm feeling generous this AM...

And whatever you do, Trump... DO NOT FEED THE FISH!!...

 

You all managed to ignore the fact that Trump (once again) casually insulted his hosts in their own country by publicly declaring that he didn’t care about medium range North Korean missiles (ones that can hit Japan), as long at the US was safe.

Of course, his remarks were typically self serving, as he tried to wave off the fact that Kim Jung Un was thumbing his nose at Trump. And typically parochial.

This is the man whose bluster had people in Japan running to bomb shelters in 2017, Now, standing on their soil, he publicly declares he doesn’t care that a dangerous dictator has the power to lob misses at our ally.

As usual, the clown is off to a great start.

 

You call Trump disgusting then go on to trash Trump supporters, just like Trump does. Congrats and welcome to the pot meet kettle club.

 

Ahh now Tom knows what the Japanese are thinking too, you might be the third wonder of the world Tom.

 

Just so.

You need not take my word for it,

https://www.pewglobal.org/2018/11/12/views-of-the-u-s-and-president-trump/

 

The Japanese are thinking what most Americans are thinking, although probably in Japanese....

What's Japanese for WTF??

There are no fish feeding events on the schedule this time, right??

 

This trip is a precursor to later talks. Trade agreements are to come later.

 

Ah good, so there's no real purpose to this trip (except get out of the bunker for a few days?).... Glad I'm not watching...

I cannot think of one Dem candidate who looks as physically out of shape as the incumbent.... can you??

 

It was to meet the new Emperor of Japan (biggest celebration in Japan in 200 years),
keep close ties with the PM, and even though trade talks aren't on the menu, Trump brought them up.

Late June are the G20 talks.

 

Ok... but did he over feed the koi again?

 

You were touting the importance of a unified front vs China. If it is important vs China, why isn't it important vs N Korea or Iran?

 

It doesn't reflect anything on Trump. Any US President would be given the same treatment.

 

Yeah, I heard they renamed their sacred mountain to Mt. Trumpi...

Big emperor banquet coming tomorrow.... I know some lucky Tokyo McDonalds will be getting a rather large takeout order at some point...

Only a fool would fall for all this fluffery and........ we have a winner! Two in fact.... Him and you....

 

Japan loves Trump.

This is only the 2nd time a foreign leader has ever awarded the Emperors Cup.

Last time was in the 60's, a French President who was a die hard sumo fan.

 

See my post above.

 

Oh... sure they do.... they actually think he's a bigger dick than even this country, but then again, there aren't as many White Supremacist's in Japan.....

But, he's ahead of Putin, so he's got that going for him...

Japan loves Trump.... Too much..... (Stolen from Post #14)