Japan’s New Leader Faces an Early Test: Winning Over Trump

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Javier C. HernándezOctober 27, 2025 at 02:28 AM

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Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, is set to meet President Trump for their first encounter during his state visit to Tokyo starting Monday, October 26, 2025. Takaichi aims to secure reassurances on trade and security by emphasizing her connection to Shinzo Abe, her political mentor who had a close relationship with Trump. She seeks to strengthen the Japan-U.S. security alliance and counter China's influence in Asia while potentially reinforcing oversight of a $550 billion investment fund in the U.S. Trump is expected to push for increased Japanese defense spending despite existing plans to double their military budget.

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Asia 40% Asia Group 40% Tokyo 50% China 50% US ×280% Shinzo Abe ×380% Sanae Takaichi ×5100% Japan ×4100% Donald Trump ×4100%

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japan 90% prime minister sanae takaichi 85% president trump 85% trade and security 70% shinzo abe 65% state visit 60% security alliance 55% china’s rising influence 50% defense spending 45% japan-us relations 40%

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