Ishiba weighs up Trump's suggestion that Japan buy US oil

Japanese PM says purchase is a 'possibility' but the price and type needs thought

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba discussed trade issues, energy policy and social security challenges during an interview in Tokyo on June 30. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)

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TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is weighing up U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that Japan buy oil from the U.S. to reduce bilateral trade imbalances.

Ishiba acknowledged the idea during an interview with Nikkei on Monday, adding, however, that "it is a possibility that requires further, more detailed consideration."

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