President Donald Trump says he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit with Japan. Trump made the comments as he welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to the White House on Friday for their first face-to-face meeting.

President Donald Trump hosted Japan’s prime minister at the White House Friday. The two leaders say the U.S.- Japanese relationship is critical for the economy and global security. “It’s a great honor to have you,

President Donald Trump will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba around 11:30 a.m. Friday at the White House. It is Trump’s first official meeting with Ishiba, and the meeting is expected to begin the new administration’s relations with Japan.