Issue is that Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visited Donny in February already to avoid tariffs and talk security. Ishiba gave him a one of a kind golden samurai helmet even. It was kind of a big deal.

Donny reneged on that.

Other countries know that Donny is not trustworthy when it comes to deals. He will go back on them at any time.

You can't negotiate with a pigeon.

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/02/b4067f888d9e-japa...