Trump Praises Japan's First Female PM in Landmark Tokyo Visit. U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines in Tokyo after praising Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, during his visit on Tuesday. Trump applauded her pledge to boost Japan's defense spending and signed new agreements covering trade and critical minerals, part of a $550-billion deal that includes shipbuilding and increased imports of U.S. soybeans, gas, and pickup trucks. Takaichi, a longtime ally of the late Shinzo Abe, even vowed to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in brokering ceasefires in Asia and the Middle East. During their meeting at the Akasaka Palace, Trump congratulated her on becoming Japan's first woman leader, calling it "a big deal.” The pair later signed a deal to secure supply chains for rare earth minerals, reducing dependence on China. Trump also met families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea, promising continued U.S. support — before heading to a U.S. naval base in Yokosuka and preparing for his next stop in South Korea. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT