US President Donald Trump met Japan's newly chosen conservative leader and first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, on Monday. The two leaders signed a framework for securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earths. The deal was signed during the US president visit to Tokyo on an Asia trip.

Earlier, the White House said the US and Japan will work to secure their critical minerals and rare earths supply chains by addressing “non-market policies and unfair trade practices.”

“Within six months of date of framework, Japan and the US intend to take measures to support projects to generate end-product for delivery to buyers in US, Japan and like-minded nations,” the White House said.

According to BBC , Trump wants more US access to Japan’s markets - especially in cars, agricultu

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