politics
March 16, 2026
Japan's Takaichi prepares to lobby Trump for 'Golden Dome' cooperation, stability on trade and defense
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is heading to the White House this week, hoping to leave with assurance that President Donald Trump has her back on trade and international security.
TL;DR
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is visiting the White House to discuss trade and international security with President Trump.
- Japan views the 'rules-based international order' as existential to its national interest, and economic nationalism is a concern.
- Takaichi plans to propose including Japan in the 'Golden Dome' missile defense system, potentially offering its satellite network.
- The summit occurs before Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, and Takaichi will likely urge solidarity against the Chinese Communist Party.
- Japan also aims to avoid deep involvement in the Iran issue while maintaining deterrence for the Japan-U.S. alliance.
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