Trump urges Japan to help in Strait of Hormuz
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By Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Thursday urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to "step up" as he pressed allies for more support over the war with Iran and rising oil prices,
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(2nd LD) Trump calls on Japan to 'step up' as US seeks to keep Strait of Hormuz open
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed his expectation for Japan to "step up" to support the United States, as the U.S. military strives to keep the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route,
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will be the first U.S. ally to visit the White House since President Trump asked for help in sending ships to patrol the Strait of Hormuz.
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Live updates: Trump says he expects ‘Japan to step up’ on Hormuz; Hegseth blasts Europe, media
President Trump on Thursday welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to the White House for a day of meetings. Just ahead of the visit, Japan joined several European nations in saying they may be willing to help with a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a presentation of the Commander-in-Chief's trophy to the U.S. Navy Midshipmen football team of the United States Naval