Why Trump’s hatred of the ICC threatens relations with a key US ally
- The Donald Trump administration’s targeting of the International Criminal Court with sanctions and insulting remarks is damaging America’s already shaky diplomatic relationship with key ally Japan.
- Bilateral relations have soured since Mr Trump made an inappropriate “joke” about the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour during a meeting with prime minister Sanae Takaichi in March, but the two leaders have otherwise been on cordial terms.
- The US president has lauded Ms Takaichi as a “powerful woman” and publicly endorsed her ahead of Japan’s snap election earlier this year.
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- The Donald Trump administration’s targeting of the International Criminal Court with sanctions and insulting remarks is damaging America’s already shaky diplomatic relationship with key ally Japan.
- Bilateral relations have soured since Mr Trump made an inappropriate “joke” about the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour during a meeting with prime minister Sanae Takaichi in March, but the two leaders have otherwise been on cordial terms.
- The US president has lauded Ms Takaichi as a “powerful woman” and publicly endorsed her ahead of Japan’s snap election earlier this year.
Sources: The Independent