Cancelled Lunch, Extended Talks: Trump and Takaichi's Unexpected Summit Shift

A working lunch between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was cancelled to extend their summit meeting at the White House. The decision, reported by Jiji news agency citing unnamed Japanese government sources, allowed for more in-depth discussions between the two leaders.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Tokyo | Updated: 19-03-2026 16:48 IST | Created: 19-03-2026 16:48 IST
Cancelled Lunch, Extended Talks: Trump and Takaichi's Unexpected Summit Shift
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A planned working lunch between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was unexpectedly cancelled.

The cancellation was made to extend their summit meeting at the White House, allowing for more comprehensive discussions.

This decision was reported by Jiji news agency, citing unnamed sources from the Japanese government.

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