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Japan's New PM Hopes to Leverage Abe's Legacy in Crucial Negotiations with Donald Trump.
Japan's recently chosen prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is preparing to undertake her initial significant diplomatic challenge as she sits down with former US President Trump for high-stakes negotiations in Tokyo.
The focus of their meeting is anticipated to focus on economic and defense issues, signaling a critical moment for Tokyo's relationship with its powerful partner.
A Historic Premiership and Global Introduction
The new PM, who recently became Japan's initial woman prime minister after winning the top position of the governing LDP, had her global introduction at the recent Asean summit.
However, her upcoming talks with the former president is seen as the real test that will establish the direction for coming two-way relations.
Navigating Domestic and Global Challenges
Takaichi deals with a possibly shaky government landscape, having formed a coalition that leaves her two seats away of a controlling number in the powerful chamber of the Diet.
Consequently, her government will depend on opposition MPs to approve laws, introducing a element of difficulty to her governance.
Shared Views and Differing Interests
Takaichi holds the former president's wariness of China's defense presence in the Asia-Pacific, yet each countries have faced issues from Trump's "America-first" economic approach.
Recently, the former president oversaw a truce deal between Thailand and Cambodian forces during the first stage of his Asian tour.
Defense Build-up and Budget Commitments
Takaichi has expressed her determination to accelerate Japan's defense build-up, planning to increase military expenditure to two percent of GDP by the end of March.
This step aligns with a long-held demand from Trump and represents the biggest military expansion for Japan since the WWII.
Defense Cooperation and Tensions
Japan has also moved to obtain "retaliatory" capabilities, including Tomahawk missiles from the US, and plans to deploy locally made longer-range systems.
But, the two-way security treaty is still a point of tension, with Trump previously suggesting that the nation should contribute more for hosting American troops on its territory.
Economic Outlook and Talks
Not many expect significant agreements on trade matters this week, especially after latest tariff changes offered some relief to Japan's economy.
Takaichi is expected to seek further relief by committing to greater purchases of US products, including pickup trucks, agricultural produce, and natural gas.
Individual Rapport and the Abe Link
The importance the former president attributes to individual rapport could benefit Takaichi's favor, given her strong relationship with assassinated ex-leader Abe, who was among Trump's favorite international figures.
Abe was the initial international leader to visit Trump after his victory, and the two built a close relationship over shared activities such as golf.
Upcoming Agenda and International Significance
The former president's trip to Japan will begin with a audience with Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in the capital.
This will be followed by discussions with Takaichi at the state guest house, the same venue where he met with Abe in previous years.
Afterward, the former president will proceed to the Republic of Korea for the Apec summit, where he is set to meet Chinese president Xi.
Margaret Houston
A dedicated writer and theologian passionate about sharing faith-based insights and fostering community connections.
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