1. The White House says President Donald Trump has invited Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to visit his private resort in Florida after meeting on Friday in Washington.
2. The U.S. trade deficit rose slightly last year with China and Japan being the largest contributors.
3. Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has emphasized the importance of working with Russia on plans for joint economic activities on 4-Russian held islands.
日: 2017年2月8日
February 7, Tuesday, 2017 (2:00 p.m.) Read by Ms. Fumiko Konoe and Ms. Risa Shimizu
1. The U.S. government has submitted additional legal briefs to a federal appeals court over Donald Trump’s immigration policy.
2. The Japanese government is stepping up preparations for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s first official meeting with Trump.
3. A partnership deal between 2 Japanese automakers may entice others to forge alliances in the development of eco-friendly and autonomous vehicles.