Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on November 25, 2025, receiving an update on U.S.-China relations. The talks, initiated by Trump, came amid escalating tensions over Taiwan following Takaichi's recent parliamentary remarks on potential Japanese military intervention. She affirmed the close Japan-U.S. ties during the conversation.
On the morning of Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump. The call, initiated by Trump, marked the first talks between the leaders since Takaichi's parliamentary remarks suggesting Japan could intervene militarily in a Taiwan crisis, which sparked an escalating diplomatic row with China.
The conversation occurred just hours after Trump held a phone discussion with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, focusing on Taiwan. Takaichi told reporters that Trump had "explained the current state of U.S.-China relations," including details of his talks with Xi, though she offered no further specifics.
She added, "In light of the current international situation, we affirmed the close ties between Japan and the U.S. just as we did during President Trump’s recent visit to Japan." The call reportedly took place at the U.S.'s request, underscoring efforts to strengthen the alliance.
Amid rising tensions with China, the phone talks highlight Japan's careful navigation of U.S.-China dynamics. Trump's conversation with Xi occurred on Monday, November 24.