Rare earths, Nobel nomination and cheers: Trump ends Japan leg of Asia tour

In Japan, newly-elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed Donald Trump with promises of foreign investment, a deal on rare earth minerals, and a reaffirmation of US-Japan relations. Trump and Takaichi dined on American food made with Japanese ingredients and visited a US aircraft carrier greeted by cheering troops. Takaichi praised their alliance and pledged increased defense spending, making the meeting a critical test for her relationship with Trump, who seemed pleased with the visit's pleasantries and potential business prospects.