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Trump says Japan will ‘soon’ begin importing LNG from Alaska. But gas exports couldn’t happen until 2031, even in the best case.

Takuya Yokota welcomed U.S. Support for resolving the abduction issue of Japanese nationals by North Korea during a summit between Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and President Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump announced that Japan would soon start importing liquefied natural gas from Alaska, although exports may not begin until 2031.
The Alaska LNG project, which aims to export gas, has faced challenges and is currently in the study phase with no guaranteed funding.
Alaska politicians praised the potential benefits of increased LNG exports, highlighting its positive impact on the U.S. Balance of trade.

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The Straits Times

‘President Trump’, ‘Prime Minister Ishiba’: Arm’s-length approach signals obstacles for US-Japan ties

The two leaders did not call each other by their first names at their first meeting on Feb 7.

14 days ago·Singapore

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GMA Filipino News

US, Japan condemn China's 'provocative activities' in South China Sea

US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday condemned China for "provocative activities" in the contested South China Sea, which Beijing claims almost entirely.

14 days ago·Quezon City, Philippines

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thepatriotlight.com

ThePatriotLight - Foreign leaders embrace the art of flattery in wooing Trump

ThePatriotLight - WASHINGTON – Shortly after President Donald Trump mused Friday over imposing tariffs on Japan while sitting alongside the country’s prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, the Japanese leader was asked by a reporter to reflect on his first meeting with Trump. It was a prime opportunity to respond to Trump’s economic threat.Instead, Ishiba took a different tack — becoming the latest foreign leader to fawn over, rather than flout, the Am…

14 days ago

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung

Japan pretends to take Trump for itself

The summit between Trump and Japan's head of government Ishiba fulfilled Japan's hopes.

14 days ago·Zürich, Switzerland

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Kyodo News+

Brother of iconic North Korea abductee hails 1st Ishiba-Trump summit

The younger brother of Megumi Yokota, an iconic victim among Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago, welcomed the outcome of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's first summit with U.S. Pres

15 days ago·Japan

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