TOKYO • Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is nothing if not tireless in his efforts to get the US President to consider Japan's interests even as the Trump administration forges ahead with its America First policy.
He came bearing a gift of gold-tipped golf clubs soon after Mr Donald Trump was elected US President. But for his troubles - including falling into a bunker in a game of golf during Mr Trump's visit to Japan last year - it has been an endeavour marked by unexpected setbacks.
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