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Trump’s Japan Visit an Early Diplomatic Test for Abe Protege Takaichi

Japan aims to accelerate its five-year military buildup, doubling defense spending to 2% of GDP, while discussing expanded regional security cooperation with the U.S., officials said.

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The new Japanese PM has the daunting task of ensuring that Japan-US ties do not derail under her leadership. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Japan TodayJapan Today
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Trump's Japan visit an early diplomatic test for Abe protege Takaichi

In the first trip to Asia of his second term, all eyes will be on how U.S. President Donald Trump engages with Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi,…

·Sakado, Japan
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NHK WorldNHK World
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Japan PM Takaichi to explain country's defense policy to Trump

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will hold her first summit with US President Donald Trump next week. She plans to express her intention to fundamentally strengthen Japan's defense capabilities.

·Tokyo, Japan
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Trump’s Japan visit an early diplomatic test for Abe protege Takaichi

The new Japanese PM has the daunting task of ensuring that Japan-US ties do not derail under her leadership. Read more at straitstimes.com.

·Singapore
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Trump to Meet Japan’s New Prime Minister Takaichi in Tokyo

Takaichi took office on Tuesday after being elected Japan's first female leader.

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Boston GlobeBoston Globe
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Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military, upgrade security strategy - The Boston Globe

President Trump is expected to hold talks next Tuesday with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who took office Tuesday after being elected as Japan’s first female leader.

·Boston, United States
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Nato, Gdp and Japan: New Head of Government Aims to Achieve Two Percent Target Ahead of Schedule

Japan's new prime minister plans to spend two percent of GDP on defense this fiscal year. Previously, Tokyo aimed to achieve this goal by the 2027-28 fiscal year. US President Trump plans to visit Japan on October 27.

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Boston Globe broke the news in Boston, United States on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
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