06:20 (21:20)â¢Takaichi's Trumpian Path
âšJapanese media continues to focus on Prime Minister Takaichi's administration, with new headlines emphasizing her upcoming diplomatic debut with an ASEAN trip and the focus on economic security in relation to President Trump (Nikkei Asia, Japan Business Press). There's ongoing discussion about how global leaders have handled Trump, setting a precedent for Takaichi (Japan Business Press). Separately, the impact of AI in the US, leading to blue-collar preference and rising electricity costs, is also reported (Nikkei Shimbun).