US President Donald Trump is visiting Japan, where he met with newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, highlighting strengthening security and trade ties. He approved Japan’s long-awaited order for F-35 missile fighter jets and welcomed Takaichi’s pledge to increase military spending. The visit also saw the signing of a rare earths deal aimed at reducing dependence on China, with the two leaders celebrating a “golden age” in the Japan-US alliance.
