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Live updates: Trump says he expects ‘Japan to step up’ on Hormuz; Hegseth blasts Europe, media
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President Trump on Thursday welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to the White House for a day of meetings. Just ahead of the visit, Japan joined several European nations in saying they may be willing to help with a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. While taking media questions, Trump said Japan should help. “I…