The art of wooing Trump has taken new importance during his second term, as foreign leaders seek to ingratiate themselves with a mercurial president who is redefining America’s relationships with the world. He has levied high and unpredictable tariffs against his perceived foes and even some allies, as friends are rewarded with praise or, in the... See more

Chief among the golf-related gifts Takaichi presented Trump was a putter that belonged to the late prime minister Shinzo Abe, who befriended Trump and played with him several times. That gift was given based on the wishes of Akie Abe, the former prime minister’s widow, according to local media reports. He was also given a golf bag signed by... See more