President Donald Trump met with Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, during his trip to Asia.
Trump began his day by greeting Takaichi and speaking to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier, stating that the US is an "ally at the strongest level".
The trip suggested that Trump came close to nailing down the goal of $550 billion in Japanese investment as part of a trade framework.
Author's summary: Trump meets Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Asia.