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Japan, once again, will lead the innovation in the world and the new Japan stands ready to play an even greater role for world’s peace.
Japan will continue to walk on such path, together with Donald and together with the American people.
Let us together create a new chapter in the history of Japan. US Alliance, a chapter filled with hope and strength. Thank you very much.
Your pooler is signing off for the day. Thank you for coming along on this journey. It was a pleasure to be your foreign pooler.
As we say in Japanese, otsukaresamadeshita or "thank you for your hard work."
Best,
Mineko
Mineko Tokito
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Thu. Mar 19, 8:18 PM
https://x.com/WHPressPool/status/2034787368952054030

White House Press Pool Reports @WHPressPool - In-town pool report #7: Trump-Takaichi remarks on US-Japan relationship / Lid
Trump and Takaichi walked into the State Dining Room together at 7:20pm. POTUS gave brief remarks at the podium, followed by Takaichi. They did not take questions after their remarks. Behind them at the podium were large flags of their two countries and a portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the wall.
Trump began by saying he was “delighted to welcome a great friend and partner for very first visit to the White House” and that they have become “very close.” Takaichi smiled and raised her eyes as Trump spoke. Later, he touted the “historic trade deal” the two countries made last year that he said “will increase our cooperation on everything from energy to semiconductors and ship building and pharmaceuticals. It was a big one, one of the biggest deals ever made.”
Takaichi then gave brief remarks in Japanese. She began by thanking Trump for the dinner and wished his son Barron a happy early birthday. “I know he has grown up so much into a very tall, good looking gentleman. It is clear where he got it.” She then congratulated the U.S. on its 250th anniversary and said Japan is gifting Washington, D.C. an additional 250 cherry trees.