The Politics of a Steel Deal Hangs Over Biden's Japan Summit
Briefly

President Biden's meeting with Japan's Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, aims to demonstrate the U.S.'s commitment to a key ally despite challenges posed by the presidential election's influence on deal making and economic policies.
Biden's approach, different from Trump's, focuses on building alliances with countries like Japan, South Korea, and India to counter China, while also considering swing-state politics as seen in his campaigning efforts and trade policies.
Trade policy, a central theme in political strategies, highlights Biden's continuation of certain policies from the Trump era to prevent being outflanked in areas like dealing with the steel industry which has become intertwined with political realities.
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