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Japan and Trump Pledge AI, Semiconductors Cooperation, Economic Security

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 11:50 PM UTC · How we work

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Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met U.S. President Donald Trump at headquarters on September 22, confirming cooperation.
Sanae Takaichi and Donald Trump pledged collaboration on AI, semiconductors, critical minerals and supply-chain resilience, and strengthen economic-security consultations.
Sanae Takaichi raised stance on U.S. sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane, emphasizing rule of law.
Japan will cut the tax to 1% from April 2027, offset by payments, and target 370 trillion yen investment through fiscal 2040.

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Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met U.S. President Donald Trump at headquarters on September 22, confirming cooperation.
Sanae Takaichi and Donald Trump pledged collaboration on AI, semiconductors, critical minerals and supply-chain resilience, and strengthen economic-security consultations.
Sanae Takaichi raised stance on U.S. sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane, emphasizing rule of law.
Japan will cut the tax to 1% from April 2027, offset by payments, and target 370 trillion yen investment through fiscal 2040.