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flag Trump visits Japan for first time in six years, meeting new female PM amid alliance talks and security concerns.

flag U.S. President Donald Trump is set to begin a three-day visit to Japan, marking his first trip to the country in nearly six years and his first in-person meeting with newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister. flag The visit aims to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance amid regional security concerns, with discussions expected on defense cooperation, trade, and Japan’s potential acceleration of military buildup beyond its 2% GDP target. flag Takaichi plans to offer symbolic purchases of Ford F150 trucks and increased U.S. soybean imports, while exploring LNG purchases from an Alaskan pipeline. flag She also aims to advance domestic reforms, including reducing parliament size and overhauling social security, though her coalition partner has declined cabinet roles. flag Trump will meet Emperor Naruhito and attend regional summits in Malaysia and South Korea.

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