https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/20/japan/politics/us-japan-summit-takaichi-trump-iran-analysis/
At summit, Takaichi avoids rift with Trump on Iran — for now - The Japan Times
Mar 20, 2026 - While Japan managed to dodge direct U.S. criticism, experts say the meeting's success should not be overstated.
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https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/63774
FOCUS: Trump to press Takaichi to up defense spend after cordial first meeting
Oct 30, 2025 - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump refrained from engaging in detailed discussions about Japan's defense spending during their first...
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https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/27/trump-urged-japan-s-takaichi-not-to-aggravate-china-dispute-sources-say
Trump urged Japan’s Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say
In Tuesday’s telephone call with Takaichi, Trump said he did not want to see further escalation, said the two Japanese government sources.
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https://hongkongfp.com/2026/01/03/trump-invites-japans-takaichi-to-the-us-early-this-year/
Trump invites Japan's Takaichi to the US early this year
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https://www.firstpost.com/web-show/firstpost-america/trump-advises-japans-takaichi-not-to-provoke-china-over-taiwan-firstpost-america-vd1691600/
Trump Advises Japan's Takaichi Not To Provoke China Over Taiwan | Firstpost America
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https://ecfr.eu/article/pacific-drift-why-europe-needs-a-japan-strategy-for-the-takaichi-trump-era/
Pacific drift: Why Europe needs a Japan strategy for the Takaichi-Trump era – European Council on...
Nov 7, 2025 - Donald Trump has already met Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo. As the two move closer on defence and economic security, the EU must...
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https://hongkongfp.com/2025/11/28/japan-denies-report-that-us-president-trump-told-pm-takaichi-not-to-provoke-china-on-taiwan/
Japan denies report that Trump told PM Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan
Nov 28, 2025 - Japan denied on Thursday a Wall Street Journal report that said US President Donald Trump had advised Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to provoke China over...
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https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/political-pulse/20251115-292680/
Takaichi’s Summit with Economics-Minded Trump Successfully Advanced Japan’s Security...
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https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/world/asia-pacific/20251125-294714/
Takaichi Holds Telephone Talks with Trump; Receives Update on U.S.-China Relations - The Japan...
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/25/japan/trump-xi-taiwan-china-us-japan-analysis/
In talks with Xi and Takaichi, Trump looks to strike a delicate balance - The Japan Times
U.S. President Donald Trump held talks with the leaders of China and Japan just hours apart, as the American leader sought to balance ties with his top rival...
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/02/japan/politics/takaichi-trump-phone-call/
In call, Takaichi and Trump agree to work toward spring visit to U.S. - The Japan Times
The Japanese leader avoided a clear answer to a question about whether China’s large-scale military exercises around Taiwan earlier this week had been...
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/15/japan/politics/trump-hormuz-strait-japan-takaichi/
Trump's call for Japan to send warships to Strait of Hormuz heaps pressure on Takaichi - The Japan...
Mar 16, 2026 - The U.S. president’s push for a “team effort” to reopen key waterway comes less than a week before Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is due in Washington for a...
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