During a recent meeting in Washington D.C., Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed various topics, including military, security, economics, and regional affairs. Ishiba, who took office in October 2024, pledged a remarkable $1 trillion investment into the U.S., marking Japan’s continued role as the largest investor in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive year. The investment will support defense spending, with Japan set to double it by 2027, and major investments, such as Nissan’s involvement with U.S. Steel. Trump welcomed this move, particularly as Japan strengthens its economic ties with the U.S. This shift contrasts with Trump’s strained relationship with China, following the imposition of new tariffs, which has led China to consider retaliatory tariffs and investigate Google for potential anti-monopoly violations.
