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U.S., Japan agree on trade deal 'in principle'
(UPDATED) Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe confirms the US and Japan 'successfully reached consensus' after 'intense' negotiations

Trump to get royal treatment on Japan emperor visit
The decision by Japan to put Trump at the head of the line for Naruhito illustrates the unique bond between the one-time bitterest of enemies, while delivering rival China a timely reminder that the United States is not alone in Asia

U.S., Japan kick off trade talks amid China deal optimism
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Japan's Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi are set to embark on two days of talks in Washington

Trump, Abe retreat to Florida for golf diplomacy
UPDATED US President Donald Trump: I just want everybody to understand and fully know that the United States of America stands behind Japan its great ally 100

Japan PM in US to turn page for alliance
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda begins a 3 day visit to the US after a deal on a thorny troop dispute