Trump and Japan’s New Prime Minister Trade Compliments

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Trump and Japan’s New Prime Minister Trade Compliments

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan welcomed President Trump to a gold-gilded palace in Tokyo on Tuesday. While they traded niceties, there was little progress on trade talks.

“Mr. President, welcome back to Japan.” “You’ll be one of the great prime ministers. ... That’s a big deal.” “Shinzo Abe was a great friend of mine. ... But he spoke so well of you.”

Donald Trump shakes hands with Sanae Takaichi in front of the flags of Japan and the United States.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan welcomed President Trump to a gold-gilded palace in Tokyo on Tuesday. While they traded niceties, there was little progress on trade talks.

By Shawn Paik

October 28, 2025

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