- U.S. President Donald Trump met Japan’s first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo during his Asia tour, marking her first major diplomatic engagement since taking office.
- Trump and Takaichi signed a deal to secure supply chains for rare earths and critical minerals, reducing reliance on China.
- Takaichi pledged to increase Japan’s defense spending to 2% of GDP, two years ahead of schedule.
- Japan pledged $550 billion in U.S. investments, loans, and guarantees, with companies like Toyota, SoftBank, Hitachi, and Mitsubishi planning major U.S. projects.
- Takaichi intends to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in mediating international conflicts, including ceasefires in Cambodia-Thailand and Gaza.
- Trump’s Asia tour includes stops in Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, culminating in a planned summit with China’s President Xi Jinping to seek a trade truce.
Trump Meets Japan’s New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Signs Rare Earths Deal
