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Japan PM says strong U.S. ties ‘top priority’ after talk with Trump

Takaichi prioritizes alliance amid regional security concerns; Japan commits 2% GDP to defense, aiming to strengthen cooperation on Indo-Pacific strategy and North Korea issues.

  • Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said strengthening the Japan-US alliance was her administration's top priority after a phone call with US President Donald Trump.
  • Trump congratulated Takaichi on her election victory and the two leaders agreed to further strengthen the US-Japan alliance.
  • Takaichi said she looks forward to working closely with the US and regional partners toward a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
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Barron's broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, October 24, 2025.
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