When Trump heard of the Ford truck idea as he flew to Asia on Air Force One, he reacted enthusiastically.
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A putter from Shinzo Abe, gold golf balls, and American steak — Takaichi played to Trump’s taste for “golden age” diplomacy in…
Few vehicles like the Ford F-150 pick-up make it to Japan – as well as being made for the wrong side of the road, they are seen…
Tokyo's emphasis on large FDI and strategic location falls on deaf ears
A shiny Ford pick-up truck has become the symbol of Sanae Takaichi’s diplomatic dance with the US
President Donald Trump paid a visit to Ford’s Michigan factory this week to spotlight U.S. manufacturing.
The deal was agreed in July after months of talks, with Washington and Tokyo continuing to haggle over details for weeks before…
