U.S. President Donald Trump and newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae sat down for their first in-person summit meeting in Tokyo on October 28. Leading up to the meeting, many in Tokyo were worried. Would Takaichi be able to strike a good personal accord with Trump? Would Trump publicly press Takaichi with his demands on trade or the defense budget?
When everything was said and done, their first meeting defied everyone’s expectations – in a good way. Just look at the official “handshake” photos at the beginning and other images that emerged following the meeting. Trump’s big smile as they shook hands to pose for the official photo, Takaichi holding Trump’s hand as they walked down the stairs while continuing their intense conversation, the two walking down the hall together with their arms linked and Takaichi beaming with a smile – all
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