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flag Trump and Japan’s new PM Takaichi strengthened U.S.-Japan ties, pledging $490B in AI, chip, and defense investments to counter China.

flag In Tokyo on October 28, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi forged a strong alliance marked by camaraderie and shared strategic goals, particularly countering China. flag The pair, both right-wing conservatives, emphasized defense cooperation, rare earth supply chain security, and a $490 billion Japanese investment pledge in U.S. AI, semiconductors, and defense. flag Their rapport, highlighted by a viral celebration aboard the USS George Washington, reflects a revived partnership reminiscent of Trump’s bond with former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. flag The meeting bolstered Takaichi’s domestic standing and reinforced U.S.-Japan ties amid shifting global dynamics.

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