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Japan's Prime Minister sparks health concerns ahead of crucial Trump meeting
- Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appeared visibly unwell, prompting aides to assist her during a budget committee appearance.
- Her team said she was under the weather, delaying meetings with Middle Eastern leaders because of illness.
- The health issue emerged days before Takaichi was due to meet Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
- The investment deal would see Japan invest in U.S. projects and affect tariffs and profits sharing.
- The topic reportedly includes defence spending discussions and Japan's participation in a missile defence project.
- The article notes previous meetings between Trump and Takaichi, including one in October when Trump visited Japan.
- Tariffs were described as capped at 15% under the deal, with profit-sharing terms highlighted.
- The plan aims to strengthen the US–Japan alliance and reduce reliance on China.
- The article mentions a broader push for increased U.S. defence spending as part of the talks.
- The timeline centers on the March 19 meeting date in Washington, D.C.
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