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Donald Trump, Shinzo Abe dines at the Trump Tower (archive photo)US President Donald Trump said he would be dining with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the Trump Tower, adding that he would congratulate Abe on his overwhelming victory in the recent elections in Japan.
"Prime Minister @AbeShinzo arrives at Trump Tower for dinner but, more importantly, he has just won a big victory in Japan. I will congratulate him on behalf of the American people! He tweeted.
Trump, before settling in New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), said he would discuss issues related to the military and trade with Abe .
"Go to New York. Will be with Prime Minister Abe of Japan tonight, speaking military and trade. We have done a lot to help Japan, would like to see more reciprocal relations. Everything will be alright! He had tweeted.
The meeting follows a potential trade dispute between the United States and Japan, with Trump threatening to impose 25% tariffs on imports of automobiles from Japan and other countries. country. Japan has also warned the United States against retaliating against tariffs, if they were taxed, reported The Hill.
Abe won 553 votes out of 807, beating his only opponent, former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba, to pave the way for the Japanese prime minister for three years. He has been Prime Minister of the country for almost six years and with this victory, he could become the oldest Prime Minister of Japan.
