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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Backs Japan's PM Takaichi Ahead of Snap Election
Caption: Trump Backs Japan's PM Takaichi Ahead of Snap Election. US President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of a snap election this Sunday, calling her a strong and decisive leader who puts her country first. The backing is unusual for a US president, but Trump has made similar moves before, supporting allies like Argentina's Javier Milei and Hungary's Viktor Orban. Takaichi has actively built ties with Trump as Tokyo looks to stabilise relations with Washington after months of tariff tensions. Japan recently agreed to invest 550 billion dollars in the US, securing lower import tariffs in return. The two leaders appear closely aligned on defence, with both pushing for Japan to increase military spending. Their relationship was put on full display during Trump's high-profile visit to Tokyo shortly after Takaichi took office. Trump's endorsement sends a message not just to Japanese voters, but also to the wider region, particularly China, as tensions over Taiwan and regional security continue to rise. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,Donald Trump,Sanae Takaichi,Japan snap election,US endorsement,Tokyo Washington ties,tariff tensions,$550 billion investment,lower import tariffs,defence alignment,military spending,China tensions,Taiwan security,regional geopolitics
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