Event Brief
Takaichi and Trump reaffirm alliance ahead of US-China summit
By The BriefBrief · Sources (9)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 5:09 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 23, 2026 at 12:10 AM ET
Summary: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to further strengthen their bilateral alliance during talks on Tuesday. The discussion also included Washington’s sanctions on the president of the International Criminal Court, Japanese PM Takaichi said.
WHO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT: Takaichi and Trump agreed to deepen their bilateral alliance and discussed Washington’s sanctions on the ICC president.
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: The talks were held ahead of a U.S.-China summit and included discussion of Washington’s sanctions on the ICC president.
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