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Trump Lauds Japan's First Female PM Amid Economic Revival

10/7/2025

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Trump praises Sanae Takaichi as Japan's first female prime minister, calling her wise.
Takaichi seeks to revitalize the Liberal Democratic Party amid decline, pursuing closer U.S. alignment and a tougher security stance.
She backs energy self-sufficiency, supporting nuclear power and downplaying solar energy amid economic stagnation and demographic decline.
Markets rose nearly 3% and the yen weakened, signaling pro-stimulus confidence.

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Story summary

Trump praises Sanae Takaichi as Japan's first female prime minister, calling her wise.
Takaichi seeks to revitalize the Liberal Democratic Party amid decline, pursuing closer U.S. alignment and a tougher security stance.
She backs energy self-sufficiency, supporting nuclear power and downplaying solar energy amid economic stagnation and demographic decline.
Markets rose nearly 3% and the yen weakened, signaling pro-stimulus confidence.