Japan welcomes Trump with a charm campaign, golf and sumo
(WorldNews Japan)

Under the threat of potentially devastating U.S. tariffs on autos, Japan is ready to roll out the newest phase of its charm offensive targeting President Donald Trump as it welcomes him on a state visit tailor-made to his whims and ego. Offering high honors, golf and the chance to present a `Trump Cup` at a sumo wrestling championship, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, arguably Mr. Trump´s closest friend on the world stage, will continue a years-long campaign that so far appears to have spared Japan from far more debilitating U.S. actions. The stakes are high. U.S. tariffs could cripple Japan´s auto industry, while North Korea remains a destabilizing threat in the region. But this trip,...