Trump administration congratulates Japan PM Takaichi’s on “big victory”

Summary

The Trump administration congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her electoral victory as the ruling LDP won a two-thirds majority, highlighting strengthened US-Japan cooperation on security and trade.

Key Points
  • The Trump administration congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her big victory in the general election.
  • Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party won a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives.
  • US officials praised the US-Japan security alliance and ongoing trade cooperation.
  • Trump gave a full endorsement of Takaichi ahead of her upcoming visit to Washington.
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