President Donald Trump begins new US-Japan alliance

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During his trip to Asia in October 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, announced an initiative for a "new golden age" in their countries' alliance. While this was framed as a renewal of their bond, officials confirmed it largely reaffirmed existing agreements on trade and critical mineral supplies rather than creating a fundamentally new alliance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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