The summit meeting between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump initially aimed to clearly convey Japan's position amid significant changes in U.S.-China relations. However, the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran and the escalating tensions in the Middle East shifted the focus to securing the Strait of Hormuz.Trump, prioritizing oil price stability, undoubtedly hopes for the deployment of ships by a coalition of the willing, despite some shifts in his statements. He likely hopes Japan, the first country to hold a summit since he called for it, will take the lead in joinin…READ FULL ARTICLE
