Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, recently reappointed after a landslide election, said she aims to deepen ties with U.S. President Donald Trump and expand cooperation in rare earths and economic security during her Washington visit next month.

Takaichi plans to bolster Japan’s military capabilities, increase defense spending, lift the ban on lethal weapons exports, and consider developing a nuclear-powered submarine, while pursuing ultra-conservative social policies including male-only imperial succession and limiting surname reforms for women.

She also supports stricter immigration rules, anti-espionage laws targeting Chinese spies, and closer intelligence cooperation with allies like the U.S., Australia, and Britain.

On the economic front, Takaichi is proposing a two-year sales tax cut on food and is overseeing Japan’s $36 billion investment in U.S. projects, including a natural gas plant, a crude oil export facility, and synthetic diamond production, the AP has reported.

Her hawkish stance on China, especially regarding Taiwan, and planned visits to controversial sites like the Yasukuni Shrine reflect her intent to assert Japan’s security and defense priorities amid rising regional tensions.