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Trump says US and Japan will work to cut trade deficit as he greets Ishiba
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on Friday and said the two countries would work to cut Washington's trade deficit with Tokyo amid escalating trade tensions threatening to rupture the global economy.
U.S. Goods-Trade Deficit, a Trump Bugbear, Hits New Record
The U.S. trade deficit grew again at the end of last year as exports slipped, widening a gap the new administration has vowed to address. Imports increased 3.5% on the month in December, while exports fell 2.
Trump seeks to slash Japan trade deficit through LNG exports, tariffs
WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump told Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba that he is looking to end America's trade deficit with its key ally and that it can be done "very quickly" through the expansion of energy exports.
Trump says he wants to reduce trade deficit with Japan
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he wants to work on reducing the trade deficit with Japan, as he met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House.
Trump targets U.S. trade deficit in first meeting with Japan's Ishiba
The two leaders pledged to pursue a 'new golden age' of U.S.-Japan relations — though Ishiba did get an earful about America's trade deficit with its ally.
Trump seeks to slash Japan trade deficit through LNG exports
WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump told Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba that he is looking to end America's trade deficit with its key ally and that it can be done "very quickly" through the expansion of energy exports.
Trump detests the U.S. trade deficit. Here's what it means.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized the nation’s trade deficit, which the Commerce Department reported Wednesday reached a new record high.
U.S. Had Biggest Trade Deficits With These 10 Nations In 2024
The 2024 deficit was a record $1.2 trillion, marking the fourth consecutive trade deficit above $1 trillion and the sixth increase in the last eight years.
Trump Slams Trade Deficit As Exports Hit Record, Contradicting Economic Reality
The Commerce Department reported a record-high U.S. trade deficit alongside record American exports, highlighting strong global demand for U.S. goods, despite President Trump’s ongoing criticism of the deficit.
Trump says he'll pursue 'reciprocal' tariffs in latest bid to decrease US trade deficit
Trump said he'd announce a plan next week to impose "reciprocal" tariffs on countries instead of a "flat fee." ...
A Trade War Is on Hold, but Trump’s Motives and a Fix Remain Uncertain
President Trump announced potentially crippling tariffs against Canada, only to suspend them for 30 days. What will satisfy ...
Trump’s Trade War Threatens The Global Economy And Markets
Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China suggest he is willing to risk a global trade war. The main thing that could stop ...
Trump tells Ishiba at the White House that he wants to slash the US trade deficit with Japan
President Donald Trump said Friday he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit with Japan as he welcomed Japanese Prime Minister ...
Trump's trade chief nominee Greer says universal tariff needs more study
Jamieson Greer, President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. trade representative, said on Thursday that a universal tariff ...
One Economic Number Has Vexed Trump for Decades
To President Trump, one economic number represents everything that is wrong with the global economy: America’s trade deficit.
Donald Trump caves on tariff war with 30-day pause after £1bn border agreement
Both Canada and Mexico have agreed to bolster border security, with Justin Trudeau agreeing to deploy 10,000 personnel to the ...