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 , the itinerary of which includes speaking to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier and mingling with business leaders.

Just days after taking office, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may look to build a personal connection with Trump to ease trade tensions. One key to this strategy might be an idea floated by Japan’s government to buy a fleet of American Ford F-150trucks .

Trump spent Sunday in Malaysia as part of his ongoing trip through Asia to discuss mostly trade with world leaders, aiming to highlight America’s influence on the global economy.

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