Historic Meeting: Trump Meets Japan's First Female Prime Minister

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo for discussions on trade and security. Takaichi, Japan's first female leader, aims to propose a $550 billion U.S. investment package. Talks will cover defense spending and cooperation on economic projects.

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Japan's recently appointed Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo to discuss crucial trade and security issues. This meeting marks Takaichi's debut on the international stage as Japan's first female leader.

Takaichi plans to propose a significant $550 billion investment package, seeking collaboration in sectors like shipbuilding. She aims to strengthen Japan's ties with its key trade partner and security ally, addressing topics like defense spending and shared economic projects.

Despite pressure from Trump, Takaichi is not expected to pledge new defense spending targets. The meeting will also serve as a diplomatic gesture, reviving personal ties as Takaichi gifts Trump one of Shinzo Abe's golf clubs, symbolizing continuity of the U.S.-Japan friendship established under Abe.

(With inputs from agencies.)