Reported about 16 hours ago
President Trump is on his Asia tour and met Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, where they signed a deal pertaining to rare earths and announced the delivery of US missiles to Japan. Despite the absence of detailed trade discussions, the visit aims to strengthen US-Japan ties amidst rising tensions with China, especially ahead of Trump's upcoming meeting with President Xi in South Korea. Japanese professor Sajiro Takashita highlighted the importance of solidifying defense cooperation to counterbalance China’s growing influence.
Source: YAHOO