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flag Japan’s new female PM Sanae Takaichi strengthens U.S. ties with Trump, boosting trade and security amid China rivalry.

flag Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the country’s first female leader, is strengthening ties with President Donald Trump during his visit, emphasizing shared values and a personal connection to the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. flag A key gesture under discussion is a potential purchase of Ford F-150 trucks, symbolizing support for American industry, which Trump praised as “a hot truck.” The move comes amid efforts to ease trade tensions, with Japan committed to a $550 billion investment in U.S. infrastructure and technology, leading to a tariff reduction from 25% to 15%. flag Japan seeks to prioritize Japanese firms in these projects while exploring increased imports of American goods like soybeans, LNG, and vehicles. flag The visit precedes Trump’s summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, underscoring the strategic importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance in countering China’s influence in key industries.

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