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In the course of a latest visit to Tokyo, ex- American leader Trump together with the Japanese new Premier Sanae Takaichi shared warm praise and vowed to strengthen the currently robust bilateral ties.

Key Points from the Encounter

Trump praised Takaichi as a ‘exceptional’ leader and congratulated her on assuming the role of the nation's first woman prime minister. During their discussions at the capital's Akasaka Palace, the former president voiced optimism that she would become one of the ‘outstanding leaders’ of Japan.

The prime minister, identified as a close associate of former Prime Minister Abe, praised Trump's efforts to resolve international disputes and according to sources pledged to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Trade and Security Deals

Both nations revealed a series of collaborative projects in areas such as energy, AI, and rare earths. Japanese companies are exploring investments of up to $400bn in the US.

Additionally, Japan had previously committed $550 billion in strategic US investments, financing, and assurances as part of an agreement to secure relief from the former president's import duties.

Such actions are seen as potentially reducing any future requests from the US side for Japan to increase its military expenditure. Takaichi responded to this by promising to fast-track plans to raise military budget to two percent of GDP.

Additional US Politics Updates

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• The governor of Indiana Mike Braun announced a special session to redraw electoral maps.
• Opposition leaders in several states are considering redistricting in response to GOP efforts.

“Based on what I’ve heard from Shinzo and others, you are destined to be an outstanding prime minister,” Trump said to Takaichi. “I also want to congratulate you on becoming the first female prime minister. This is a significant achievement,” he continued.

The meeting underscores the ongoing importance of the US-Japan partnership and sets the stage for further cooperation on trade, security, and diplomatic fronts.