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Using Charm and Restraint, Japan’s Leader Mostly Avoids Trump’s Wrath

Javier C. Hernández

created: March 20, 2026, 4:01 a.m. | updated: March 21, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

During her first visit to the White House, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew praise from President Trump. But the war in the Middle East will test their relationship.

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