President Donald Trump began one of his busiest days of his Asia trip on Tuesday by warmly greeting the new Japanese prime minister, with plans to later speak to US troops aboard an aircraft carrier and mingle with business leaders.<\/p>\n
Although Trump is visiting one of America\u2019s most steadfast allies in Asia, there\u2019s no shortage of uncertainty while he\u2019s there. Sanae Takaichi, who became the country\u2019s first female prime minister only days ago, must solidify her relationship with Trump while defending her country\u2019s economic interests. Trump is trying to nail down $550 billion in Japanese investment as part of a trade agreement.<\/p>\n
Trump and Takaichi swap warm words<\/p>\n
As Trump and Takaichi met on Tuesday, they shook hands and he paid her a compliment: \u201cThat\u2019s a very strong handshake.”<\/p>\n
In return, Takaichi talked about watching the third game of the US World Series before the event. She added that Japan would give Washington 250 cherry trees next year to honor America’s 250th anniversary, as well as fireworks from Akita Prefecture for July 4 celebrations.<\/p>\n
She used her early remarks to mention former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, her archconservative mentor who forged a strong bond with Trump during his first term through their shared interest of golf.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a matter of fact, Prime Minister Abe often told me about your dynamic diplomacy,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Trump called her role as Japan’s first woman prime minister as a \u201cbig deal,\u201d putting an emphasis on the US commitment to Japan. While the president in the past has publicly scolded his foreign counterparts, he had nothing but praise for Takaichi.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnything I can do to help Japan, we will be there,\u201d Trump said. \u201cWe are an ally at the strongest level.\u201d<\/p>\n
Takaichi is primed for a charm offensive, including a potential purchase of Ford F-150 trucks. Reporters arriving for the event were hustled past a gold-hued Ford F-150 as well as what appeared to be white American-made Toyota vehicles parked outside the Akasaka Palace, which is Tokyo’s guest house for visiting foreign leaders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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