What a second Trump administration could mean for Japan

key takeaways
  • The impact of Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election will be felt acutely in Japan, as political leaders brace for the possibility of abrupt changes in US policies.
  • The second Trump administration could have near-term political and macroeconomic impacts on the Ishiba government; over the longer term, it could induce Japan’s to pursue greater international autonomy.

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