visit the United States before U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China to highlight the strength of the bilateral alliance amid the sharp deterioration of Japan-China relations, APA reports citing Sankei newspaper.
One option being considered is a visit in early 2026 or in March, after the Japanese parliament passes the budget bill for fiscal year 2026. Takaichi plans to exchange views with Trump on the deteriorating tensions between Tokyo and Beijing and discuss a plan to update Japan's national security strategy.