Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering a visit to the United States in March, her first since taking office in October. The trip would involve talks with U.S. President Donald Trump to coordinate policies toward China ahead of his April summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This comes amid intensifying pressure from China over Takaichi's remarks on a potential Taiwan contingency.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is weighing her first overseas trip since assuming office in October 2025, a potential visit to the United States in March to hold talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, sources said on December 25.
Trump is scheduled to visit China in April for a summit with President Xi Jinping. Amid China's growing pressure on Japan over Takaichi's comments regarding a possible Taiwan contingency, the prime minister aims to align policies toward Beijing with Trump ahead of the U.S.-China meeting.
Strengthening U.S.-Japan ties is crucial for Japan in addressing China's actions. The visit could provide an opportunity to deepen bilateral cooperation, though the plans remain unconfirmed and are still under diplomatic coordination.
With China's involvement in Taiwan issues persisting, enhanced U.S.-Japan collaboration is expected to contribute to regional stability.