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During a latest visit to Japan's capital, ex- US President Donald Trump together with Japan's recently elected Premier Takaichi shared warm praise and vowed to enhance the currently robust bilateral ties.

Key Points from the Encounter

Trump praised Prime Minister Takaichi as a ‘great’ leader and applauded her on becoming Japan's first woman premier. In their discussions at Tokyo's official venue, Trump expressed confidence that she would prove to be one of the ‘great prime ministers’ of Japan.

Takaichi, who is a close associate of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, applauded Trump's initiatives to address global disputes and reportedly pledged to put forward him for the prestigious award.

Economic and Security Deals

Both nations announced a series of joint projects in sectors such as power, artificial intelligence, and rare earths. Japanese firms are exploring funding of up to $400 billion in the United States.

Additionally, Tokyo had earlier pledged $550bn in strategic American projects, financing, and guarantees as part of an arrangement to obtain exemption from the former president's import duties.

Such actions are seen as potentially reducing any future demands from the US side for Tokyo to increase its military spending. The prime minister addressed this by committing to accelerate plans to increase military budget to 2% of gross domestic product.

Other US Politics Developments

• Trump did not rule out to a another term, although it is legally impossible. Trump stated he ‘would like’ to serve again but would not exploit a vice presidential loophole.
• A Michigan congresswoman Tlaib reacted to Trump's comments, saying, “No way in hell we’re going to let that happen.”
• California Governor Newsom suggested he will determine on a White House bid after the upcoming elections.
• The head of America’s largest government employees union called for an end to the federal closure, which is now the second longest in American history.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson blasted Democratic leader Jeffries for endorsing a candidate in the NYC mayoral election.
• The governor of Indiana Braun declared a special session to redraw electoral maps.
• Opposition leaders in various states are planning redistricting in response to Republican efforts.

“Everything I know from Shinzo and others, you will be one of the great prime ministers,” Donald Trump told Takaichi. “I’d also like to congratulate you on being the first woman prime minister. It’s a big deal,” he added.

This encounter highlights the continuing significance of the American-Japanese partnership and sets the stage for additional cooperation on trade, defense, and diplomatic areas.