Trump and Japan's PM Ishiba Forge Economic and Security Agreements

The leaders discussed trade, defense, and investments, including a major Japanese commitment to U.S. Steel, while addressing shared concerns about China and North Korea.

President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met at the White House to strengthen U.S.-Japan ties and address economic and security issues.
Japan's Nippon Steel agreed to invest heavily in U.S. Steel, following a blocked acquisition under both Trump and Biden due to national security concerns.
The two leaders pledged to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific, with Japan committing to double its defense spending by 2027.
Discussions included potential joint ventures in Alaska's energy sector and increased Japanese imports of American liquefied natural gas.
Trump emphasized his goal of reducing the U.S. trade deficit with Japan, while also reiterating his stance on tariffs as a means to ensure fair trade.