US, Japan sign rare earths deal as Takaichi hails ‘golden age’ in bilateral ties

Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, hailed US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, vowing a “golden age of ties” as they signed a deal to secure critical minerals. Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader, praised Trump’s peacemaking and will nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize, the White House said.

US, Japan sign rare earths deal as Takaichi hails ‘golden age’ in bilateral ties
Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, hailed US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, vowing a “golden age of ties” as they signed a deal to secure critical minerals. Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader, praised Trump’s peacemaking and will nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize, the White House said.