Trump and Takaichi praise US-Japan ties ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Quick Look
- US President Donald Trump praised his strong relationship with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New York, saying she had done a tremendous job and would go down in history.
- Takaichi said the US and Japan look forward to deepening ties.
- The meeting occurred days before Trump's scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Why It Matters
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Relations between Beijing and Tokyo show no signs of thawing, according to the article.
Two leaders hail their good working relationship, with Takaichi saying the United States and Japan can look forward to deepening ties
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Dewey Simin WashingtonandIgor Patrickin New York
Published: 3:31am, 23 Sep 2026
US President Donald Trump praised his strong relationship with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New York on Tuesday, days before he is due to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The talks, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, came at a time when relations between Beijing and Tokyo show no signs of thawing.
Both leaders hailed their good working relationship, with Takaichi saying the two countries looked forward to deepening ties.
Trump lavished praise on the Japanese leader, saying she had “done a tremendous job” and was “going to go down in history”.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the coming days
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What specific agreements or discussions occurred between Trump and Takaichi?
- How will this meeting affect Trump's upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping?
- What are the implications for regional security in East Asia?
