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U.S., Japan Coordinate Oct. 28 Summit as Trump Plans Late-October Trip to Meet Takaichi

Takaichi’s expected elevation to prime minister sets up their first in-person meeting.

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Overview

  • Japanese government officials say Washington and Tokyo are arranging President Trump’s visit to Japan for October 27–29 with a leaders’ summit on October 28.
  • Plans for the trip include an audience with the Emperor of Japan and an inspection of the U.S. Navy’s Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture.
  • Sanae Takaichi has been elected Liberal Democratic Party president and is widely expected to be chosen prime minister at an extraordinary Diet session in mid-October.
  • The October 28 session would mark the first face-to-face encounter between Trump and Takaichi following her selection to lead the LDP.
  • Trump posted a congratulatory message praising Takaichi’s “wisdom and strength,” while final schedules and confirmations are still pending official announcements.