Trump and Japan PM Takaichi sign agreement on rare earths supply

US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime minister Takaichi signed an agreement "securing" the supply of critical and rare earth minerals.

"They are an ally at the strongest level, and it's a great honor to be with her, especially so early in what will be, one of the greatest prime ministers," he told Takaichi at their meeting. Takaichi also emphasized the nations' bond, saying "She would like to realize a new golden age of the Japan-US Alliance, where both Japan and the United States will become stronger and also more prosperous."