This Japanese MP gets it. His name's Shinji Oguma.

"When Japan negotiates with what [Trump] is saying it's akin to being extorted by a delinquent.

If Japan gives in, thinking it's a negotiation or a deal, and compromises on its position, it sets a bad precedent as a customary practice.

If you give money to someone extorting you, they'll just come back to extort you again."

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