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Japan's Takaichi Strengthens Ties with Trump Amid Challenges

10/28/2025

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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met U.S. President Donald Trump on October 28, 2025, to bolster ties like Shinzo Abe and stabilize her minority government.
Takaichi presented Trump with a putter used by Abe to emphasize their shared connection.
A poll shows 64% approval for Takaichi's Cabinet, higher than her predecessors.
Analysts warn that support may not endure amid the Liberal Democratic Party's electoral struggles and Trump's unpredictable leadership.

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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met U.S. President Donald Trump on October 28, 2025, to bolster ties like Shinzo Abe and stabilize her minority government.
Takaichi presented Trump with a putter used by Abe to emphasize their shared connection.
A poll shows 64% approval for Takaichi's Cabinet, higher than her predecessors.
Analysts warn that support may not endure amid the Liberal Democratic Party's electoral struggles and Trump's unpredictable leadership.