Trump, Japanese PM Agree to Critical Minerals, Rare Earths Deals in ‘New Golden Age’ for Both Countries
U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hold up signed documents regarding securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earths, at a bilateral meeting at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 28, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the royal