🔗 Share this article Trump along with Japanese New Premier Exchange Compliments and Vow to Strengthen ‘Extraordinary’ Bond During a latest visit to Japan's capital, ex- American leader Trump together with the Japanese new Prime Minister Takaichi shared friendly praise and vowed to enhance the already robust bilateral relations. Key Points from the Meeting Trump praised Prime Minister Takaichi as a ‘great’ leader and applauded her on becoming the nation's first female premier. During their discussions at the capital's Akasaka Palace, the former president expressed optimism that Takaichi would become one of the ‘outstanding leaders’ of the country. The prime minister, identified as a protégée of former Japanese leader Abe, praised Trump's initiatives to address global disputes and reportedly pledged to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Trade and Security Agreements The two nations revealed a series of joint projects in sectors such as energy, AI, and rare earths. Japanese companies are considering investments of up to $400 billion in the US. Furthermore, Tokyo had previously committed $550bn in strategic American projects, loans, and guarantees as part of an agreement to secure exemption from Trump's tariffs. These actions are seen as potentially easing any upcoming requests from the US side for Japan to increase its military expenditure. The prime minister responded to this by committing to accelerate proposals to increase defense spending to two percent of GDP. Additional US Politics Developments Trump left the door open to a another term, though it is constitutionally not permitted. He stated he ‘would love’ to run again but would not use a VP loophole. Michigan representative Rashida Tlaib reacted to Trump's comments, declaring, “Under no circumstances will we allow that.” Gavin Newsom indicated he will decide on a White House bid after the 2026 midterm elections. The head of the US biggest government employees union demanded an end to the government shutdown, which is now the second longest in American history. House Speaker Johnson blasted Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries for endorsing a contender in the NYC mayoral election. Indiana governor Mike Braun announced a legislative meeting to redraw electoral maps. Democratic figures in various regions are considering map changes in response to Republican efforts. “Based on what I’ve heard from Shinzo and others, you are destined to be an outstanding prime minister,” Trump said to the prime minister. “I’d also like to congratulate you on being the first woman prime minister. It’s a big deal,” he added. The meeting underscores the ongoing significance of the American-Japanese alliance and paves the way for further collaboration on economic, security, and diplomatic fronts.