Trump and Takaichi seal the 'Golden Age' of the U.S.-Japan alliance: Toyota to invest $10 billion in the United States

Historic meeting in Tokyo between Donald Trump and Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Strategic agreements on defense, critical resources, and major Toyota investments in the U.S. The Japanese leader announces: “I will nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize.”

It was a triumphant meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi — the first woman ever to lead the country. In Tokyo, the two leaders signed a series of landmark agreements aimed at redefining the partnership between Washington and Tokyo, ushering in what both described as “a new golden age of the U.S.-Japan alliance.”

Takaichi took the opportunity to announce her intention to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising his role in mediating ceasefires between Cambodia and Thailand, as well as between Israel and Palestinian militants. The prime minister called Trump “a man of peace” and “a first-class ally,” emphasizing America’s contribution to stability in East Asia.

During the summit at Akasaka Palace, the two governments signed an agreement to strengthen the security of supply chains for critical minerals and rare earths, in response to recent restrictions imposed by Beijing. A second document, presented immediately afterward, laid out a broader framework for economic and industrial cooperation, including joint development of liquefied natural gas in Alaska and an end to Japanese imports of Russian LNG.

But the most striking announcement came on the industrial front: Trump revealed that Toyota will open new car manufacturing plants across the United States, with a total investment exceeding $10 billion. The initiative, described by the White House as “historic,” is expected to create thousands of jobs and further reinforce the economic ties between the two nations.

During his visit, Trump also met with families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago, assuring them of America’s full support. On the sidelines of the trip, he addressed troops aboard the USS George Washington, praising the strength and global respect of the United States.

Amid smiles, handshakes, and promises of deeper cooperation, the Trump–Takaichi partnership appears to mark a turning point in Pacific geopolitics — an alliance looking boldly toward the future, built on shared ambition and solid economic foundations.

Andrea Pelucchi