Japan PM to hold 'difficult' talks with Trump as Iran conflict looms large
It comes days after Trump criticised Japan for not answering his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Notable Quotes
"I want to engage in substantial discussions based on Japan's point of view and our way of thinking."
— Sanae Takaichi , Politician
"No one knows, however, what exactly Trump is going to demand, and whether [Takaichi] will really have the guts to decline on the spot."
— Koichi Nakano , Academic
"Who knows surprise better than Japan?"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I think the U.S. visit will be a very difficult one, but I will do everything to maximize our national interest and to protect the daily lives of the people when the situation changes daily."
— Sanae Takaichi , Politician
"Without early de-escalation of the situation, our economy will be in trouble."
— Sanae Takaichi , Politician
"We have no plans to send warships right now."
— Sanae Takaichi , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emma Chanlett-Avery is the director for political and security affairs at the Asia Society Policy Institute.
Koichi Nakano is a political scientist at Tokyo's Sophia University.
Prime Minister of Japan re-elected by Parliament.
Sheila Smith is affiliated with the Council on Foreign Relations.
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It comes days after Trump criticised Japan for not answering his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departed for a critical three-day visit to Washington, D.C., amid heightened tensions from a U.S.-Israel war against Iran, aiming to secure Japan’s interests and promote de-escalation in the region.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with U.S. President Donald Trump to reaffirm Japan's alliance amid tensions over Japan's initial hesitance to join efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing Iran conflict.
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