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struggle4progress

(118,285 posts)
Sat May 25, 2019, 04:54 PM May 2019

Opens state visit by needling Japan over trade issues



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US President Donald Trump opened a state visit to Japan by needling the country over its trade imbalance with the United States ...

Mr Abe has planned a largely ceremonial, four-day visit to suit Mr Trump's whims and ego. It is part of Mr Abe's charm strategy that some analysts say has spared Japan from the full weight of Mr Trump's trade wrath.

Mr Abe and Mr Trump plan to play golf on Sunday, before Mr Abe gives Mr Trump the chance to present his President's Cup trophy to the winner of a sumo wrestling championship match. The White House said the trophy is nearly 1.5 metres tall and weighs between 27 kilograms and 32kg.

On Monday, Mr Trump will become the first head of state to meet Emperor Naruhito since he ascended to the throne this month ...

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-26/donald-trump-opens-state-visit-needles-japan-over-trade-issues/11150082
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Opens state visit by needling Japan over trade issues (Original Post) struggle4progress May 2019 OP
Wake me when Comrade Fatass gives his seppuku demonstration. nt Buns_of_Fire May 2019 #1
something to look forward to, indeed. dixiegrrrrl May 2019 #2
Hands too small, bone spurs and all ProudLib72 May 2019 #3
Why the fuck would Abe invite Trump in the first place? PoindexterOglethorpe May 2019 #4
I hope these countries know that kissing Donnie Short Fingers ass maxrandb May 2019 #6
Way to go Boobie! Wellstone ruled May 2019 #5
There 'ya go............. MyOwnPeace May 2019 #7

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,857 posts)
4. Why the fuck would Abe invite Trump in the first place?
Sat May 25, 2019, 05:28 PM
May 2019

Clearly a lot of politicians are, I dunno, stupid, venal, pandering, not even sure what words to use.

The fact that Great Britain is allowing him to visit makes me have second thoughts about that country.

MyOwnPeace

(16,926 posts)
7. There 'ya go.............
Sat May 25, 2019, 07:18 PM
May 2019

The "Art of the Deal" master working his magic again. You just KNOW this isn't gonna' be good..............

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