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During a recent visit to Japan's capital, former American leader Donald Trump together with the Japanese recently elected Prime Minister Takaichi exchanged friendly compliments and vowed to enhance the currently strong bilateral relations.

Key Points from the Meeting

Trump praised Takaichi as a ‘exceptional’ figure and congratulated her on assuming the role of the nation's inaugural woman prime minister. During their talks at Tokyo's Akasaka Palace, Trump expressed optimism that she would prove to be one of the ‘great prime ministers’ of Japan.

The prime minister, identified as a close associate of late Japanese leader Shinzo Abe, applauded his efforts to address global conflicts and reportedly vowed to put forward Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Trade and Security Agreements

Both governments announced a series of collaborative projects in areas such as power, AI, and critical minerals. Japan-based companies are exploring funding of up to $400 billion in the United States.

Additionally, Japan had previously pledged $550bn in long-term American projects, loans, and assurances as part of an arrangement to secure exemption from the former president's tariffs.

Such actions are viewed as possibly easing any future demands from the US side for Japan to increase its military spending. The prime minister addressed this by committing to accelerate proposals to raise defense spending to 2% of GDP.

Other Political Updates

• Donald Trump left the door open to a another term, although it is constitutionally impossible. Trump stated he ‘would love’ to run again but would not use a VP loophole.
• A Michigan congresswoman Tlaib reacted to his statements, declaring, “No way in hell we’re going to let that happen.”
• California Governor Newsom suggested he will determine on a 2028 presidential run after the 2026 midterm elections.
• The leader of the US biggest federal workers union demanded an end to the federal closure, which is now the second longest in American history.
• Republican leader Johnson blasted opposition figure Jeffries for supporting a candidate in the NYC mayoral election.
• Indiana governor Mike Braun declared a special session to reconsider congressional districts.
• Democratic figures in various states are considering redistricting in response to GOP actions.

“Everything I know from Shinzo and others, you will be one of the great prime ministers,” Donald Trump told the prime minister. “I also want to congratulate you on becoming the first female prime minister. This is a significant achievement,” he continued.

This encounter underscores the ongoing importance of the American-Japanese alliance and paves the way for further collaboration on trade, security, and diplomatic fronts.