Ishiba, Shigeru

Trump Has Mixed Emotions Toward Japan

The president at turns praises and criticizes Japan, a U.S. ally that decades ago stirred his anger over the unequal balance of trade and his penchant for tariffs.

By Martin Fackler

Agriculture and Farming Consumer Behavior Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Ishiba, Shigeru Japan Japanese Food (Cuisine) Kishida, Fumio Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Tokyo (Japan)

In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages

A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages.

By River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno

Foreign Investments Ishiba, Shigeru McCall, David (Union President) Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Nippon Steel Corporation Steel and Iron Trump, Donald J United States Steel Corporation United Steelworkers of America

Trump Says Nippon Steel Will Make Major Investment in U.S. Steel

President Trump supports the Japanese company’s taking a stake in the American steel maker after the U.S. blocked a $14 billion takeover bid.

By Alan Rappeport

Foreign Investments Ishiba, Shigeru McCall, David (Union President) Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Nippon Steel Corporation Steel and Iron Trump, Donald J United States Steel Corporation United Steelworkers of America

Trump Says Nippon Steel Will Make Major Investment in U.S. Steel

President Trump supports the Japanese company’s taking a stake in the American steel maker after the U.S. blocked a $14 billion takeover bid.

By Alan Rappeport