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The U.S. has Japan’s back in any dispute it has with China, and Beijing’s recent remarks slamming Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have been outrageous, U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass said Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/20/japan/glass-backs-japan-china-dispute/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #georgeglass #sanaetakaichi #chinajapanrelations #taiwanjapanrelations

The U.S. has Japan’s back in any dispute with China, Glass says

The U.S. ambassador has taken to social media several times since the dispute erupted to criticize China and Chinese officials.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Aug 4, 2025

U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass will attend this year's peace ceremonies in Hiroshima and Nagasaki to mark the 80th anniversaries of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombings. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/04/japan/us-envoy-peace-ceremonies-nagasaki-hiroshima/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #usjapanrelations #georgeglass

U.S. envoy to attend peace ceremonies in Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The United States didn't send its ambassador to Japan to the annual ceremony in Nagasaki last year, over the city's decision not to invite Israel.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Apr 22, 2025

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held his first meeting with new U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass, who arrived in Tokyo last week. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/22/japan/politics/ishiba-glass-meet/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #shigeruishiba #us #georgeglass #usjapanrelations

Ishiba meets with new U.S. envoy to Japan

The new U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass arrived in Tokyo last week.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Apr 19, 2025

The U.S.'s new ambassador to Japan, George Glass, has arrived in Tokyo with a challenging agenda that includes dealing with tariffs unleashed by his boss and pressing Japan to spend more for hosting U.S. troops. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/18/japan/politics/george-glass-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #georgeglass #us #usjapanrelations #defense #tariffs #trade

New U.S. envoy arrives in Japan with focus on trade, defense and reining in China

Ambassador George Glass said Washington will aim to deepen cooperation with Tokyo on pushing back against China's economic and military moves.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Apr 13, 2025

The new U.S. ambassador to Japan says he's 'optimistic' about looming tariff negotiations as Tokyo gears up for talks this week. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/13/japan/politics/george-glass-us-ambassador-tariffs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #usjapanrelations #georgeglass #tariffs #trade #tradewar #donaldtrump #us #defense

New U.S. ambassador to Japan 'optimistic' about tariff negotiations

Tariffs on vehicles and auto parts are expected to be a key focus of the talks this week, Japanese officials have said.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Apr 8, 2025

Japan has a new U.S. ambassador, and he’ll have both large shoes to fill and a challenging agenda ahead of him — including helping to resolve a row over tough tariffs the White House has slapped on its top Asian ally. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/09/japan/politics/us-japan-ambassador-george-glass-confirmed/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #georgeglass #us #usmilitary #usbases #usjapanrelations #defense #budgets #donaldtrump #congress

Japan gets a new U.S. ambassador — and he has his work cut out for him

The U.S. Senate voted 66 to 32 to confirm George Glass, whose top agenda items will include resolving a row over tariffs and getting Tokyo to spend more on defense.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Mar 14, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pick to be ambassador to Japan, George Glass, said he will "undoubtedly" need to press Japan to contribute more money for hosting American troops. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/14/japan/politics/george-glass-us-japan-ambassador-cost-sharing/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #georgeglass #us #usmilitary #usbases #usjapanrelations #defense #budgets #donaldtrump #congress

Trump's ambassador pick to press Japan to spend more to host U.S. troops

The remarks by George Glass were the latest volley from the Trump administration to target Japan, following comments by other nominees for top posts — and the president himself.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Dec 17, 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen businessman George Glass to be ambassador to Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/17/japan/politics/trump-japan-george-glass-ambassador/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #donaldtrump #us #usjapanrelations #georgeglass #rahmemanuel

Trump picks businessman George Glass as Japan ambassador

Glass, who served as ambassador to Portugal during Trump's first administration, is known as one of the biggest donors to his reelection bid.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Dec 15, 2024

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump is considering picking businessman George Glass as ambassador to Japan, U.S. television network CBS reported. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/15/japan/politics/japanese-ambassador-to-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #usjapanrelations #us #donaldtrump #georgeglass

Trump reportedly eyeing businessman George Glass as envoy to Japan

Glass, who served as ambassador to Portugal under Trump's first administration, is one of the biggest fund donors who supported his comeback as U.S. president.

The Japan Times