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Trump's Japan Visit: How Prime Minister Takaichi Plans to Strengthen US-Japan Relations with Ford Trucks Deal
Oct 27, 2025 09:30 pm CST
President Trump's visit to Japan marks a critical diplomatic test for new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is leveraging a potential Ford F-150 truck purchase and her connection to the late Shinzo Abe to build rapport amid trade tensions. As the first female Japanese leader welcomes Trump before his meeting with China's Xi Jinping, both nations seek to balance trade commitments while strengthening their alliance against Chinese manufacturing ambitions.
Sanae Takaichi: Japan's First Female PM Faces Coalition Crisis and Economic Challenges
Oct 07, 2025 12:37 pm CST
Sanae Takaichi, poised to become Japan's first female prime minister, faces significant challenges including potential loss of the LDP's longtime coalition partner Komeito, economic pressures, and complex diplomatic relations with the U.S. under Trump. As a staunch conservative, her political stance on historical issues and immigration threatens to reshape Japan's political landscape while she seeks to address inflation and maintain the crucial Japan-U.S. alliance.