With Donald Trump's second term, Japan faces a new era in its relationship with the U.S., requiring a shift from values-based diplomacy to a transactional approach. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/01/28/japan/trumps-america-and-japan-us-era/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #donaldtrump #shigeruishiba #diplomacy #usjapanrelations #trade #defense