Rattled by Trump, Japan seeks closer ties with Europe

Mar 19, 2026 - 12:05
Rattled by Trump, Japan seeks closer ties with Europe
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets US President Donald Trump this Thursday in Washington. A long-planned visit upended by the Iran war. It's a tricky moment for the Japanese leader who needs to balance Trump's unpredictability with Tokyo's security needs.