Trump Reaffirms ‘Ironclad’ US–Japan Alliance in Call With Takaichi After Beijing Summit President Donald Trump spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi via telephone to reaffirm the U.S.-Japan alliance. The call took place hours after Trump concluded meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. During the conversation, Trump provided Takaichi with details about his China visit and they discussed China-related economic and security issues, as well as developments in the Indo-Pacific.

• U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on May 15.
• The call occurred after Trump’s meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
• Trump reaffirmed the U.S.-Japan alliance and discussed China-related economic and security issues.
• Both leaders exchanged views on developments in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Takaichi described the alliance as ‘ironclad’ and agreed to maintain close communication.