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And as the radical dems and rinos pass a useless border bill, the president is in osaka, japan, at the g20 summit. President trump meeting with the leaders of japan, germany, russia, brazil and india. President trump also delivering remarks at an event promoting growth in the Digital Economy where President Trump has dedicated resources to maintain u. S. Leadership in Artificial Intelligence. Fox news chief White House Correspondent john roberts in osaka with much more. Its great to be with you. Reporter President Trump wasted no time at the g20. After touching down, immediately heading to a bilateral dinner meeting with australias conservative Prime Minister Scott Morrison with trade top of mind. Ive inherited massive trade deficits with our allies, and we even help our allies militarily. Reporter on the agenda, bilateral meetings with japanese Prime Minister shinzo abbey, Prime Minister mote abe, Prime Minister modi, and vladimir putin. But tomorrows meeting with xi jinping continues
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