TOKYO (AP) — President Donald Trump spent his day in Japan bonding with new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, taking her with him as he spoke to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier. Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, was seeking to solidify ties with Trump while protecting Japan’s economic interests. Trump’s team estimated it had secured up to $490 billion in Japanese investment as part of a trade deal. The leaders signed agreements to strengthen their alliance and secure critical minerals. On Wednesday, Trump goes to South Korea, where he is set to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this week.
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