Show threadRichard PennerMar 22

高市首相のトランプ大統領への接し方は異様であり、恥ずかしい。国家の首脳同士の関係であり、媚を売るのも、ほどほどにしないと、見ている人に嫌悪感を抱かせる。公の場で抱きつくのが、西洋式挨拶ではなく、親しさの象徴でもない。ハグするのは良いが、挨拶としては、節制がなければいけない。

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私は10年以上米国を所管し、多くの交渉に携わってきた。常に心得ていたのは「対等の関係」をつくる事だった。それは「媚を売る」ことではなく、見識や行動で相手の「尊敬を得る」事だった。女性宰相でもサッチャーやメルケルはそうだった。抱きつくだけではなく、女性宰相としての沽券を示して欲しい。

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国際関係を損なっているトランプに甘言を弄するにも程があろう。トランプの喜びそうなことだけをして「ケガをしなければ成功」というのは、余りに悲しい。日本にとって必須の国益は戦争の早期終結であり、米イラン双方に外交を尽くすことだ。この点については国会で十分な説明を求めたい。

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トランプ大統領はイランを壊滅する戦いをしているのになぜ停戦したければならないのかと述べる。ここには法も道義心もない。イスラエルと一体化している。こういう国と同盟を組み、日米関係は外交の基軸としている事で良いか。欧州のように過剰な米国への依存を見直すべきではないか。

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笑みを振りまきトランプ持ち上げ、中国とは対話はオープン、北朝鮮とは首脳会談を望むと語る。日本にとり一番重要なのはイラン戦争の停戦だが、イランと対話のパイプを持ちながら意味ある外交もない。外交は結果をつくるプロセスだが、近年の政治家は言葉のみで取り繕う事を外交と考えているのでは。

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#日本 #日米関係 #高市早苗 #トランプ #田中均 #イラン戦争 #外交 #Japan #USJapan #Takaichi #Trump #TanakaHitoshi #IranWar #Diplomacy

Richard PennerMar 22

Trump said to the Japanese press in front of their PM, Sanae Takaichi: "Who knows better about surprise than Japan? OK, why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?"

Disregarding that Trump wasn't even conceived until after the war, and that the Japanese did intend to present a formal declaration of war but that announcement was delayed for a number of problems on the Japanese embassy end — Takaichi's predecessor, Prince Konoe Fumimaro, resigned in 1941 when he could not prevent the war plans from advancing.

Trump saying "You believe in surprise much more than us" is a racist caricature being presented as flattery by someone who doesn't recognize the difference.

Takaichi's pained grimace was seen around the world. "Just doing what pleases Trump and calling it a success if you are not hurt is too sad." wrote former senior Japanese diplomatic negotiator Hitoshi Tanaka. (actual Japansese in next post)

But, Tanaka's disappointment with the meeting ran deep. The next post will be in Japanese so that you need only suffer at most one level of machine translation.

#Japan #USJapan #PearlHarbor #PMTakaichi #Takaichi #Trump #IranWar #Diplomacy #SanaeTakaichi

WYM ModMar 20
Did President Trump just invoke Pearl Harbor? Lim Hui Jie reports his remark to Japan's PM sparked tension. In a surprising Oval Office moment, Trump defended Iran strike secrecy by invoking the 1941 attack, making Prime Minister Takaichi uneasy. He praised Japan for Hormuz support, 'unlike NATO,' despite Tokyo's hesitation, highlighting strains with allies over military strategy. See the full analysis: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/20/trump-pearl-harbor-japan-takaichi-iran-war.html #USJapan #ForeignPolicy #Diplomacy
D.O.B BLOG 📰Mar 19

🚨 BREAKING: Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi meets Trump in the U.S. amid rising Middle East tensions.

Talks expected on military support, economic deals, and regional strategy.

Could affect global energy and security.

Full News

https://www.dobblog.com/2026/03/japans-pm-meets-trump-as-us-pushes-for.html

#USJapan #Trump #MiddleEast #BreakingNews

Japan’s PM Meets Trump as U.S. Pushes for Support in Iran Conflict

Japan is cautious due to constitutional limitations on military involvement and public opposition to war, making this a delicate diplomatic conversati

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NewsletterTFFeb 23

Trump Names First Three Projects in Large Money Deal with Japan

President Trump picked Texas, Ohio, and Georgia for new energy and material projects. Japan will pay for these to keep their car taxes at 15 percent.

#usjapan, #trumpnews, #texasjobs, #ohiopower, #georgiamining

https://newsletter.tf/trump-japan-550-billion-deal-projects-texas-ohio-georgia/

Trump Names First Three Projects for $550 Billion Japan Deal to Build U.S. Power and Jobs

President Trump picked Texas, Ohio, and Georgia for new energy and material projects. Japan will pay for these to keep their car taxes at 15 percent.

NewsletterTFFeb 23

Japan is spending $550 billion in America to build power plants and oil sites. This is a huge deal that keeps taxes on Japanese cars from going up.

#usjapan, #trumpnews, #texasjobs, #ohiopower, #georgiamining

https://newsletter.tf/trump-japan-550-billion-deal-projects-texas-ohio-georgia/

Trump Names First Three Projects for $550 Billion Japan Deal to Build U.S. Power and Jobs

President Trump picked Texas, Ohio, and Georgia for new energy and material projects. Japan will pay for these to keep their car taxes at 15 percent.

WYM ModFeb 18

Sam Meredith reports: Japan pledges $36 billion for U.S. energy and mineral projects! This initial investment, part of a $550 billion commitment post-trade deal, targets natural gas in Ohio, crude oil in Texas, and synthetic diamonds in Georgia. President Trump credits tariffs for the deal. Learn more.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/18/trump-us-japan-oil-gas-mineral-projects-trade-deal.html #Trade #USJapan #Energy #Economy

Yonhap Infomax NewsJan 26
South Korean won surges as markets react to signals of coordinated currency intervention by the US and Japan, sending the dollar-won rate sharply lower at the open.
#YonhapInfomax #DollarWon #CurrencyIntervention #USJapan #ExchangeRate #MarketOpen #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=101961
Dollar-Won Opens Sharply Lower on US-Japan Coordinated Intervention Signal—Down 19.70 Won

South Korean won surges as markets react to signals of coordinated currency intervention by the US and Japan, sending the dollar-won rate sharply lower at the open.

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Yonhap Infomax NewsJan 23
Dollar-yen falls below 156, fueling speculation of possible joint US-Japan foreign exchange intervention to stabilize the currency market.
#YonhapInfomax #DollarYen #ExchangeRate #USJapan #FXIntervention #CurrencyMarket #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=101835
Dollar-Yen Breaks Below 156 Level—Potential for US-Japan Joint FX Intervention

Dollar-yen falls below 156, fueling speculation of possible joint US-Japan foreign exchange intervention to stabilize the currency market.

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Yonhap Infomax NewsOct 27
The United States and Japan will sign MOUs to strengthen shipbuilding and critical minerals cooperation, aiming to reduce reliance on China and bolster supply chain security.
#YonhapInfomax #USJapan #Shipbuilding #CriticalMinerals #SupplyChain #China #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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NHK - US and Japan to Sign MOU on Shipbuilding and Critical Minerals Cooperation

The United States and Japan will sign MOUs to strengthen shipbuilding and critical minerals cooperation, aiming to reduce reliance on China and bolster supply chain security.

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