In a summit buzzing with trans-Pacific energy, Japan's trailblazing first female PM, Sanae Takaichi locked arms with Donald Trump to supercharge the U.S.-Japan alliance. Over a whirlwind day in Tokyo, they vowed to amp up deterrence against regional threats, turbo-boost economic ties, and champion a "free and open Indo-Pacific" amid rising China tensions.

Key fireworks: Takaichi secured deals for rare earths and critical minerals and celebrated a fresh trade pact slashing U.S. auto tariffs from 27.5% to 15%—unleashing $550 billion in Japanese investments stateside. They doubled down on Taiwan stability, North Korea denuclearization, and multilateral muscle-flexing with allies like South Korea, Australia, and India.

Trump emphasized the beginning of "a new golden era" and even met families of North Korean abductees. Capping it off? A flashy tour of the USS George Washington, where both leaders toasted Japan's role in global peace. Talk about alliance on steroids—this duo's just getting started!

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