U.S. President Donald Trump, right, showcased solid bilateral ties with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at their summit on March 19, rather than apply pressure to Tokyo. © Kyodo
TOKYO — U.S. President Donald Trump kept the security and economic pressure on Japan light during his meeting Thursday with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, underscoring his lack of diplomatic options and risk of isolation as Europe declines to help in the Strait of Hormuz.