Japanese Political Circles Are Paying Close Attention to Whether Trump Will Win the 2024 Election

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump at the G-20 Osaka Summit in Osaka on June 28, 2019. Brendon Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images

The 2024 U.S. presidential election has become the focus of global attention, and Japanese politicians generally believe that former President Donald Trump has a high probability of being re-elected, and are considering how to better cooperate with him. However, there are also concerns that President Trump’s “America First” policy will weaken Japan-U.S. relations.

Some analysts advised that Japan does not need to worry about the U.S.-Japan alliance if President Trump is elected. They believe that he will join hands with Japan more firmly to confront the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Japan’s Main Concerns

Since the Japan-U.S. alliance is the centerpiece of Japan’s diplomacy, the Japanese government, media, and the public are all very concerned about the U.S. election.