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Donald Trump and Japans Sanae Takaichi sign agreement to secure rare earths supply

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday signed a framework agreement to secure critical mineral and rare-earth supply chains essential to electronics and renewable energy.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday signed a framework agreement to secure critical mineral and rare-earth supply chains essential to electronics and renewable energy.

China processes more than 90% of the world's rare earths and has recently expanded export controls, while the U.S. has only one operational rare earth mine and is racing to secure minerals vital for electric vehicles and manufacturing.

China processes more than 90% of the world's rare earths and has recently expanded export controls, while the U.S. has only one operational rare earth mine and is racing to secure minerals vital for electric vehicles and manufacturing.

Takaichi is expected to offer a package of U.S. investments under a $550 billion deal agreed this year, including shipbuilding and increased purchases of U.S. soybeans, natural gas and pickup trucks to strengthen bilateral trade relations.

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Takaichi is expected to offer a package of U.S. investments under a $550 billion deal agreed this year, including shipbuilding and increased purchases of U.S. soybeans, natural gas and pickup trucks to strengthen bilateral trade relations.

The Japanese Prime Minister pledged to fast-track defense spending plans to reach 2% of GDP this year, two years ahead of schedule, as part of efforts to address regional security concerns regarding China's assertiveness.

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The Japanese Prime Minister pledged to fast-track defense spending plans to reach 2% of GDP this year, two years ahead of schedule, as part of efforts to address regional security concerns regarding China's assertiveness.

Trump praised Japan as "a great ally" and said, "I want to just let you know - any time you have any question, any doubt, anything you want, any favors you need, anything I can do to help Japan, we will be there." Meanwhile, Takaichi said she planned to nominate Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize.

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Trump praised Japan as "a great ally" and said, "I want to just let you know - any time you have any question, any doubt, anything you want, any favors you need, anything I can do to help Japan, we will be there." Meanwhile, Takaichi said she planned to nominate Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize.

This comes as Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week in South Korea, where negotiators from both countries have indicated a framework for a trade agreement has been established to ease ongoing tensions.

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This comes as Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week in South Korea, where negotiators from both countries have indicated a framework for a trade agreement has been established to ease ongoing tensions.

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US President Donald Trump met with Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Tuesday, where she pledged to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize and praised his role in securing ceasefires between various nations.</span

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US President Donald Trump met with Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Tuesday, where she pledged to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize and praised his role in securing ceasefires between various nations.

The two leaders signed a framework agreement aimed at securing critical minerals and rare earths supply chains, as both countries seek to reduce dependence on China's control over materials essential for electronics and defense systems.</span

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The two leaders signed a framework agreement aimed at securing critical minerals and rare earths supply chains, as both countries seek to reduce dependence on China's control over materials essential for electronics and defense systems.

China processes more than 90 percent of the world's rare earths and recently expanded export controls, while the US has only one operational rare earth mine and is racing to secure minerals vital for electric vehicles and manufacturing.</span

China processes more than 90 percent of the world's rare earths and recently expanded export controls, while the US has only one operational rare earth mine and is racing to secure minerals vital for electric vehicles and manufacturing.

Takaichi is expected to offer a package of US investments under a $550 billion deal agreed this year, including shipbuilding and increased purchases of US soybeans, natural gas and pickup trucks to strengthen bilateral trade relations.</span

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Takaichi is expected to offer a package of US investments under a $550 billion deal agreed this year, including shipbuilding and increased purchases of US soybeans, natural gas and pickup trucks to strengthen bilateral trade relations.

The Japanese Prime Minister pledged to fast-track defense spending plans to reach 2 percent of GDP this year, two years ahead of schedule, as part of efforts to address regional security concerns regarding China's assertiveness.</span

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The Japanese Prime Minister pledged to fast-track defense spending plans to reach 2 percent of GDP this year, two years ahead of schedule, as part of efforts to address regional security concerns regarding China's assertiveness.

Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week in South Korea, where negotiators from both countries have indicated a framework for a trade agreement has been established to ease ongoing tensions.</span

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Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week in South Korea, where negotiators from both countries have indicated a framework for a trade agreement has been established to ease ongoing tensions.

Trump's diplomatic prowess continues to deliver real results as Japan's new Prime Minister Takaichi pledges to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize. The nomination recognizes Trump's concrete achievements in ending conflicts and securing ceasefires in Gaza and between Thailand and Cambodia. This golden age of US-Japan relations showcases Trump's ability to forge strong alliances while securing critical mineral agreements that protect America from China's economic manipulation.

Trump's diplomatic prowess continues to deliver real results as Japan's new Prime Minister Takaichi pledges to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize. The nomination recognizes Trump's concrete achievements in ending conflicts and securing ceasefires in Gaza and between Thailand and Cambodia. This golden age of US-Japan relations showcases Trump's ability to forge strong alliances while securing critical mineral agreements that protect America from China's economic manipulation.</span

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The US-Japan critical minerals framework represents a purely transactional arrangement focused on economic security rather than peace achievements. This comprehensive agreement addresses supply chain vulnerabilities through coordinated investment, permitting reforms and stockpiling mechanisms. The framework's detailed provisions for mining cooperation and rapid response protocols demonstrate that substantive policy work drives international relations, not symbolic gestures or ceremonial nominations.

The US-Japan critical minerals framework represents a purely transactional arrangement focused on economic security rather than peace achievements. This comprehensive agreement addresses supply chain vulnerabilities through coordinated investment, permitting reforms and stockpiling mechanisms. The framework's detailed provisions for mining cooperation and rapid response protocols demonstrate that substantive policy work drives international relations, not symbolic gestures or ceremonial nominations.</span

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Trump's rare-earth deal with Japan is mere theater, light on enforceable specifics, while Beijing tightens its grip on 90% of global processing. Signed ahead of high-stakes China talks, it risks provoking trade wars and ignoring domestic mining hurdles, such as permitting delays. This posturing burdens allies without addressing U.S. vulnerabilities.

Trump's rare-earth deal with Japan is mere theater, light on enforceable specifics, while Beijing tightens its grip on 90% of global processing. Signed ahead of high-stakes China talks, it risks provoking trade wars and ignoring domestic mining hurdles, such as permitting delays. This posturing burdens allies without addressing U.S. vulnerabilities.

This landmark framework agreement with Japan on critical minerals and rare earths counters China's export controls that threaten U.S. tech and defense industries. This deal boosts mining, processing, and investment, and fosters diversified supply chains for EVs, renewables, and electronics. It heralds a "new golden age" of U.S.-Japan ties, enhancing economic resilience and global leadership.

This landmark framework agreement with Japan on critical minerals and rare earths counters China's export controls that threaten U.S. tech and defense industries. This deal boosts mining, processing, and investment, and fosters diversified supply chains for EVs, renewables, and electronics. It heralds a "new golden age" of U.S.-Japan ties, enhancing economic resilience and global leadership.