Japan-US Alliance
Takaichi and Trump hold first summit in Tokyo
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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump held their first in-person summit at Tokyo's State Guest House on October 28, 2025, agreeing to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance. The leaders discussed enhancing defense capabilities, economic ties, and steady implementation of tariff agreements, and met with families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea. They later visited the U.S. Naval Base in Yokosuka to address American servicemen.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on November 25, 2025, receiving an update on U.S.-China relations. The talks, initiated by Trump, came amid escalating tensions over Taiwan following Takaichi's recent parliamentary remarks on potential Japanese military intervention. She affirmed the close Japan-U.S. ties during the conversation.