Possible Shift in Trump Administration's Diplomacy; Japanese Government Watches Developments After Midterm Elections
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In the U.S. midterm elections, the Republican Party, the same party as President Trump, suffered a defeat. The Japanese government sees the result as possibly affecting President Trump's Asian diplomacy and is carefully watching future developments.
Japan is concerned that the midterm results could lead President Trump to rush for diplomatic achievements. Because Asian diplomacy is deeply connected to Japan's security and economy, voices of caution have emerged within the government.
In particular, regarding issues with North Korea and China, there are opinions that say, "We cannot allow deals to be made over Japan's head." There is concern that the United States and other countries may discuss issues involving Japan without sufficiently including Japan.
It is not yet known what kind of diplomacy President Trump will pursue in Asia, or how the Japanese government will respond to it. Attention continues to focus on changes in future U.S. policy.
Sources: 読売新聞
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