# Japan watches for signs of change in Trump’s foreign policy priorities

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/japan-watches-for-signs-of-change-in-trumps-foreign-policy-priorities/
- Published: 2026-11-10T13:31:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T21:56:38+00:00
- Original publisher: DW (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.dw.com/en/japan-watches-for-signs-of-change-in-trump-s-foreign-policy-priorities/a-79909398?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
- Topics: Americas, Asia, Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Japan fears a US-China deal could leave Indo-Pacific allies exposed.
- Tokyo and Washington pledged closer security cooperation.
- Concerns include Taiwan, rare earth restrictions, Russia and North Korea.

## Summary

Japan is watching for signs that Donald Trump may shift US policy towards the Indo-Pacific after his party’s losses in the November 3 midterm elections. Tokyo fears he could seek a quick diplomatic success with China that overlooks allies’ interests, potentially unsettling regional security and Japan’s confidence in its long-standing alliance with Washington.

The leaders of the US, China and Russia are expected to meet on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18-19. Japan’s foreign minister, Toshimitsu Motegi, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed in Paris to strengthen security cooperation and maintain close communication on the Indo-Pacific. Japanese experts also cite concerns about Taiwan being used as a bargaining chip, China’s rare earth export restrictions on Japan, and Trump’s outreach to Russia and North Korea.

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