US President Donald Trump and Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi praised one another profusely on Tuesday, trumpeting a “new golden age” in relations between their respective nations before signing a number of key agreements.
Trump assured Takaichi that Washington would remain an ally of “the strongest level” after the two signed a deal for the purchase of tactical missiles for Japan’s US-made F-35 fighter jets.
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was also reportedly signed by both sides for the construction of new ships. Though China currently out produces the US in the sector, Trump has promised a turnaround.
Just as importantly, the two inked a deal designed specifically for “achieving resilience and security of critical minerals and rare earths supply chains” in response to a recent announcement by China that it will restrict the export of such key natural resources.
