Trump and Japan’s Takaichi Seal Critical Minerals Pact, Strengthening Alliance Against China
TOKYO – October 28, 2025 – President Donald Trump concluded a significant two-day visit to Tokyo on Tuesday, cementing a strategic partnership with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aimed at reducing both nations’ economic reliance on China. The summit, marked by warm personal diplomacy and substantive agreements, highlighted the continued strengthening of the U.S.-Japan alliance.
The centerpiece of the visit was the signing of a framework agreement for the joint mining and processing of rare earths and critical minerals. These materials are essential for a wide range of modern technologies, from electric vehicles to defense systems, and the pact is designed to create a supply chain independent of China.
“The partnership between our two nations is stronger than ever,” President Trump stated following the meetings. The sentiment was echoed by Prime Minister Takaichi, who later posted on X, “My sincere appreciation to President Trump for his friendship. Japan, together with our ally, the U.S., is determined to do everything we can to contribute to peace and prosperity at the heart of the world.”
In a notable personal gesture, Takaichi presented Trump with items honoring the late former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a key architect of the bilateral relationship. She also formally announced her nomination of President Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, praising his diplomatic efforts.
The visit featured the full pomp of a state reception, including an audience with Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace and working talks at the Akasaka Palace. The Japanese government rolled out a warm welcome for the American president, with iconic Tokyo landmarks illuminated in American red, white, and blue.
The diplomatic trip concluded on a personal note, with the two leaders watching a World Series game together, underscoring the close rapport at the heart of the renewed alliance.
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