TOKYO, Apr 22 (News On Japan) –
George Glass, the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Japan, held his first assembly with Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya to debate tariff measures beneath the Trump administration and efforts to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance.
“This early approval and appointment of Ambassador Glass reflects how highly the United States values Japan, and I am very pleased,” stated Iwaya.
During the assembly, the 2 mentioned cooperation on safety points in gentle of the Trump administration’s tariff insurance policies, in addition to methods to strengthen the bilateral alliance.
Iwaya additionally requested U.S. help for an early decision of the kidnapping subject, to which Glass reportedly expressed full help.
Glass, recognized for his shut ties to President Trump, stated he’s “very optimistic” that Japan and the United States will attain an settlement on tariff negotiations.
Source: TBS