U.S.-Japan Relations
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering treating Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as a state guest during her possible visit to the United States this spring, sources in the Japanese and U.S. governments said on Friday. This reception could highlight the close ties between the two governments ahead of Trump's planned trip to China in April.
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Japan is considering building a synthetic diamond plant in the United States as a key project in its $550 billion investment package. The material is essential for chip and high-precision manufacturing. The first projects could be unveiled ahead of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's U.S. visit as early as March.
U.S. affiliates of nine Japanese companies have sued the U.S. government, challenging the legality of tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration. The plaintiffs seek full refunds of the levies paid if the Supreme Court rules the measures illegal in related cases.
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Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick met in Tokyo on October 26 to discuss trade matters. Ahead of President Donald Trump's visit the next day, the two toured Sensoji Temple in Asakusa and held a working lunch at Tokyo Skytree. They exchanged views on the progress of the Japan-U.S. tariff agreement and Japan's investments in the United States.