Trump’s $550B US-Japan Rare Earths Pact
US Japan rare earths negotiations concluded with a $550 billion trade agreement on October 27, 2025, as President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi finalized the deal. The trade pact secures critical minerals supply chains and also reduces dependence on Chinese rare earth processing, which currently dominates over 70% of global capacity right now. US-Japan Trade Pact Reshapes Critical Minerals Supply Chain Outlook Trump and Takaichi before signing ceremony – Source: Yahoo Finance The agreement actually addresses US Japan rare earths sourcing concerns through coordinated permitting, along with financing and mapping initiatives. Both nations signed documents formalizing the critical minerals partnership, with Japan pledging $550 billion for US projects through investments, loans, and even loan guarantees. Trump stated: “I want to just let you know anytime you have any question, any doubt, anything you want, any favors you need, anything I can do to help Japan, we ...