"We wanted surprise. Who knows better about surprise than Japan, OK? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor? Trump asked Takaichi, who appeared uncomfortable. You believe in surprise, I think, much more so than us, Trump added."
"The strait is a vital artery for the oil trade, with nearly a fifth of the world's supply passing through the narrow waterway. Iran, however, has largely shut down traffic through the strait, causing oil prices worldwide to spike."
"The global economy is about to experience a huge hit because of this development, Takaichi told reporters in the Oval Office, referring to the war."
President Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House to request Japan's assistance in securing the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israeli war against Iran. When questioned about not informing allies in advance of military plans, Trump responded with a controversial reference to Japan's Pearl Harbor attack during World War II. Takaichi condemned Iran's actions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which disrupts global oil trade, but expressed concerns about the war's severe security implications and anticipated economic damage. The meeting focused on trade and global security, with Japan being among the first leaders to visit the White House since the conflict began on February 28.
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