Less than a week into her tenure as Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi positioned herself to become President Trump’s top ally in Asia with a charm offensive that catered to Trump’s s...

President Trump and Sanae Takaichi, the Japanese prime minister, traded compliments during a stop in Tokyo, but signaled no major breakthrough in ongoing trade negotiations.

Both governments released a list of projects in the areas of energy, artificial intelligence and critical minerals in which Japanese companies are eyeing investments of up to $400 billion in the U.S.

The pair later signed documents on trade and critical minerals intended to formalize some elements of a trade deal brokered under Takaichi’s predecessor, which includes a nebulous pledge for Japan to...

U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan’s first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed a landmark framework agreement in Tokyo to secure the supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements thr...

The meeting marks an important stop in Trump’s Asia tour, focusing on economic cooperation and strategic partnerships amid evolving global challenges.