Donald Trump meets with newly elected Japanese PM Takaichi in Tokyo
Pacific Asia • Oct 28, 2025, 10:19 AM
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US President Donald Trump met with Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, during a visit to Tokyo. As part of the trip, they visited an American military base, marking the first time a Japanese prime minister has done so. This visit is a part of Donald Trump's trip to Asia to secure trade alliances and relations in the region. James Simms has more about the Japan-US relations from Tokyo.
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