– **Anchor:**
Japanese media outlets have expressed a generally relieved mood regarding the first summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
– While there were no unreasonable demands such as additional defense cost increases, it was stressed that the possibility of future pressure remains as President Trump mentioned the trade deficit with Japan.
– Reporting from Tokyo, Kim Se-ho for YTN.
– **Reporter:**
Prime Minister Ishiba evaluated the first summit with President Trump as confirming the basic principles of the U.S.-Japan alliance.
– **Shigeru Ishiba / Japanese Prime Minister:**
We confirmed increasing the deterrence and responsiveness of the U.S.-Japan alliance to jointly address the strategic challenges in the region that both the U.S. and Japan face.
– Prime Minister Ishiba appeared on NHK, emphasizing that there was no demand from President Trump for increased defense costs, stating that it would be a decision for Japan to make.
– Contrary to initial concerns, Japanese media reported relief that President Trump did not demand an increase in defense costs, and expressed alignment between the U.S. and Japan on strengthening trilateral cooperation with South Korea and the complete denuclearization of North Korea.
– Newspapers such as the Mainichi and Yomiuri reported that Prime Minister Ishiba successfully led a friendly atmosphere by showing empathy to President Trump.
– On the other hand, Asahi Shimbun emphasized that Japan cannot fulfill its international responsibilities through the U.S.-Japan relationship alone, and stressed the need for multifaceted diplomacy with emerging countries raising their voices in the international community.
– Nikkei also stressed the need for dialogues at multiple levels, including summits with China.
– Furthermore, as President Trump emphasized the correction of the trade deficit with Japan, there may be additional pressure such as tariff impositions following this summit.
– **Donald Trump / U.S. President:**
Next week, we will announce the imposition of reciprocal tariffs. Through this, we will ensure that the United States is treated fairly by other countries.
– The opposition parties have given a somewhat positive evaluation of the summit, yet Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party, stated he would verify the detailed outcomes in parliament.
– Reporting from Tokyo, this is Kim Se-ho for YTN.
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