But the world's top and third-biggest economies are also thrashing out a trade deal and Trump wasted no time in lashing out at what he sees as an imbalance between the pair. But that's OK, maybe that's why you like us so much," Trump told leaders from some of Japan's leading companies, including Toyota, Honda and Nissan. SEE ALSO :Trump cuts aid to Central American countriesAfter a bilateral trade deal has been signed, it will be "a little bit more fair," vowed the president. The relationship between the former war-time foes "has never been stronger, has never been more powerful, has never been closer," Trump said. US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer held talks with his Japanese counterpart, Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on the sidelines of the visit.

Source: Standard Digital May 26, 2019 07:29 UTC