U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with Japan's newly elected, ultraconservative leader in Tokyo during one of the busiest days of his Asia trip. Just days after taking office, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may look to build a personal connection with Trump to ease trade tensions.

US President Donald Trump has met with Japan’s new conservative prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, on the second leg of his Asia tour.

The agreement seeks to "secure supply of critical minerals and rare earths necessary to support domestic industries, including advanced technologies and their respective industrial bases."

It’s day 28 of the government shutdown, and there are still no signs of a breakthrough as Democrats and Republicans remain firm in their positions.

Tokyo is also preparing to increase imports of U.S. soybeans which would help offset losses suffered by American farmers after China slashed purchases.

Takaichi, who wants to improve economic ties with Washington and cement a strong relationship with Trump, placed U.S.-made cars, including an enormous American Ford F-150 truck, in the courtyard of t...

Long associated with American ruggedness, burly pickup trucks such as Ford's top-selling F-150 have now become a symbol of international trade talks, showing how far countries such as Japan will go to...