US-Japan relations
President Trump Performs Iconic YMCA Dance with US Navy Personnel During Japan Visit
Oct 28, 2025 09:07 pm CST
During his Asia tour, President Trump delivered a spirited address to American troops on the USS George Washington in Japan, culminating in his trademark YMCA dance alongside sailors. The visit highlighted strengthening US-Japan relations, with both leaders signing key agreements on trade and defense while showcasing the personal rapport between Trump and new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
President Trump Meets Japan's First Female PM Takaichi: Strengthening US-Japan Alliance Amid Asian Trade Negotiations
Oct 28, 2025 12:14 pm CST
President Trump's meeting with Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi marks a significant diplomatic engagement focused on securing $550 billion in Japanese investment and critical minerals agreements. The Tokyo visit, part of Trump's broader Asia tour, showcases strengthening US-Japan relations while addressing regional economic challenges ahead of crucial talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea.
Japan's New PM Takaichi Prioritizes US Alliance in First Call with President Trump
Oct 26, 2025 12:35 pm CST
In her first conversation with US President Donald Trump, Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized strengthening the Japan-US Alliance as her administration's top foreign policy priority. The leaders discussed strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region ahead of Trump's upcoming visit to Japan, where they will hold a summit meeting on Tuesday.