US, Japan leaders sign rare earths, nuclear power deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

Japan and the United States agreed to a deal on new-generation nuclear power reactors and rare earths, as Tokyo seeks a way back to export markets for its nuclear technology and both look to reduce China's dominance over key electronic components.

Japan’s new leader tries to charm Trump with gold, golf and deal on rare minerals

Trump met with new Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi, who heralded the start of a “new golden age” in the bilateral relationship following tricky trade talks.
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Trump Hails, Solidifies ‘Remarkable’ Alliance With Japan Ahead Of Xi Summit

President Donald Trump solidified the long-standing Japan-U.S. alliance during his visit Monday by signing a trade deal securing rare earth

China hints at Xi meeting with Japan's new premier Takaichi

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday talked up "high-level exchanges" in a call with Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi, hinting at a potential meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japan's new premier,

‘Could Not Have Gone Better’: MSNBC Guest Praises Trump’s Trip To Japan

Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass said Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s trip to Japan was “a perfect lead-up” to Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump and newly-elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed agreements on rare-earth minerals and natural gas purchases on Tuesday,

Trump to receive national honor, gold crown during trip to South Korea

Trump is attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in South Korea, where he will meet business and political leaders - and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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