US, Japan Sign Landmark Deal to Secure Rare Earth Supply Chains as Trump, Takaichi Hail ‘New Golden Age’ of Relations
In a landmark step to strengthen economic and strategic ties, the United States and Japan signed an agreement on Tuesday aimed at “securing and stabilizing” the supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements, as President Donald Trump visited Tokyo during his Asia tour. The deal comes at a pivotal time as China tightens export…