Japan to tout investment record in Trump charm offensive

Blocked U.S. Steel purchase casts shadow over diplomatic efforts

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Japan hopes to use Trump's focus on the U.S. economy and jobs to its advantage. © Reuters

RIEKO MIKI

TOKYO -- Japan's diplomatic efforts to court U.S. President Donald Trump are already under way as Tokyo looks to showcase the country's investment record to bolster its position in trade and security negotiations.

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