Trump Will Meet Japan’s New Prime Minister and Address US Troops in Next Stop on Asia Trip

TOKYO, JAPAN – OCTOBER 27 U.S. President Donald J. Trump waves as he was welcomed by Japan’s newly appointed Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (2nd L) and U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass (L) upon arrival at Haneda Tokyo International Airport in Tokyo, Japan, on October 27, 2025, at the start of his official visit to Japan. During his three-day visit, Trump is scheduled to hold a bilateral summit with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and a State Call on His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, as part of efforts to strengthen the JapanU.S. alliance. (Photo by David Mareuil / Pool/Anadolu via Getty Images)

TOKYO (AP) — President Donald Trump begins a busy day in Asia on Tuesday, meeting Japan’s new prime minister and speaking to U.S. troops. Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister just days ago and aims to strengthen ties with Trump while defending Japan’s economic interests. Trump seeks $550 billion in Japanese investment to reduce U.S. tariffs. He arrived in Tokyo on Monday after attending a summit in Malaysia. There, he celebrated a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. Meanwhile, tensions between the U.S. and China appear to be cooling, with a trade deal possibly in the works. Trump plans to leave for South Korea on Wednesday.