FOCUS: Under Trump, Japan not to be high on list, but role may grow in Asia

Japan-related issues are not likely to be high on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's to-do list once he takes office on Jan. 20, but for him to achieve his policy objectives, the country's role as a reliable partner may expand as China remains a focal point for his second term.This is the view of Glen S. Fukushima, a prominent expert on U.S.-Japan relations who spoke in a recent interview with Kyodo News on what Trump's agenda could look like in 2025 and the possible implications for Asia."I think Japan is not very high on the list of priorities for President Trump," Fukushima said, noting…READ FULL ARTICLE