Japanese PM Takaichi Rules Out Renegotiation $550B US Investment Package

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated she has no plans to renegotiate the $550 billion investment package deal reached with the United States, emphasizing that governmental promises should remain unchanged despite leadership changes. Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister and a hardline conservative, spoke after a week of diplomatic events including a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump and meetings with other Asia-Pacific leaders such as Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. She and Xi agreed to build a constructive and stable relationship, discussing issues like China's export controls on rare earths and regional security concerns. While Takaichi declined to comment on the details of a recent U.S.-South Korea trade deal, she underscored her administration's commitment to national interests and maintaining Japan's economic and security positions. Additionally, during the Asia-Pacific summit, she met with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss expanding economic ties between Japan and Canada. Overall, Takaichi's foreign policy largely continues the agenda of her predecessor, focusing on stable regional relations and protection of Japanese interests.