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Takaichi Wins Strong Mandate: What Comes Next for Japan
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February 9, 2026
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9:53Now PlayingChristopher LaFleur, Chairman of AmCham Japan, and David Boling, Principal at The Asia Group, share their outlook for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration after the ruling party’s historic election win. LaFleur notes that despite the strengthened mandate, challenges including persistent inflation remain. Boling, a former Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative for Japan, says the victory gives Takaichi significant political leverage ahead of her visit to the White House.
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