U.S.-Japan Alliance
Trump reverses call for Japan warships in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions
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U.S. President Donald Trump reversed his push for Japan to join a naval coalition securing the Strait of Hormuz, just before Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's summit with him in Washington. This follows his earlier sharp criticism of NATO allies for refusing similar support.
U.S. officials' calls for reforming the international order at the Munich Security Conference signal growing importance for Japan-U.S. ties. The Trump administration's 2026 National Defense Strategy offers Japan a chance to deepen its role.
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A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced a resolution condemning China's economic, military, and diplomatic pressure on Japan amid tensions over Taiwan. The measure expresses unwavering support for the U.S.-Japan alliance and recognizes Japan as a key partner in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. It comes in response to China's hard-line stance following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on a potential Taiwan contingency.