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- The March 19, 2025 meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and U.S. President Donald Trump will discuss the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump has urged Japan to deploy warships to safeguard passage through the Strait of Hormuz, but Takaichi says no deployment decision has been made because of legal constraints.
- The summit could shape U.S.-Japan relations as Tokyo negotiates demands, domestic law, and public opinion.
