The United States has extended congratulations to Sanae Takaichi on her historic election as Japan's first female Prime Minister. US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to praise Takaichi, describing her as "a highly respected person of great wisdom and strength".
Takaichi, who leads Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, secured 237 votes in the Lower House, winning the parliamentary vote without needing a runoff. Her election marks a significant milestone in Japan's political landscape, reflecting her determination and the country's democratic progress.
Takaichi's premiership is expected to strengthen US-Japan relations, with Trump scheduled to visit Tokyo on October 27. She has pledged to elevate Japan-US relations and uphold a recent trade and investment agreement, including Japan's $550 billion investment in American strategic sectors ¹ ² ³.
Takaichi's conservative ideology and assertive national security stance may shape Japan's policies, potentially opening new avenues for US-Japan defense co-production and technology sharing ².
