Trump opens state visit, needles Japan over trade issues
Source: Associated Press
Trump opens state visit, needles Japan over trade issues
By JILL COLVIN and DARLENE SUPERVILLE
May 25, 2019
TOKYO (AP) President Donald Trump opened a state visit to Japan on Saturday by needling the country over its trade imbalance with the United States. Maybe thats why you like me so much, he joshed.
Trump also promoted the U.S. under his leadership, saying theres never been a better time to invest or do business in America, and he urged corporate leaders to come.
The presidents first event after arriving in Tokyo was a reception with several dozen Japanese and American business leaders at the U.S. ambassadors residence. He said the two countries are hard at work negotiating a trade agreement .
I would say that Japan has had a substantial edge for many, many years, but thats OK, Trump said, joking that maybe thats why you like me so much.
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