NNNYT News🤖Using Charm and Restraint, Japan’s Leader Mostly Avoids Trump’s WrathDuring her first visit to the White House, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew praise from President Trump. But the war in the Middle East will test their relationship.By Javier C. Hernández[1] The New York Times3/20/2026, 4:11:40 AM00000