Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strengthens U.S.-Japan Alliance for the Benefit of All Americans

On March 20, 2026, President Donald J. Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met at the White House to announce a sweeping expansion of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. The initiatives focus on economic dominance, energy security, and military deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.Key highlights include:Massive Economic Investment: The U.S. welcomed a second tranche of Japanese investments totaling Energy and Critical Minerals: The two nations launched a Critical Minerals Action Plan to reduce reliance on competitors. This includes joint research into deep-sea mineral resources near Japan that could meet "centuries’ worth of industrial demand" and $50 billion in regional energy projects.Defense and Missile Co-production: To strengthen deterrence, the U.S. and Japan will:Increase production of Standard Missile 3 Block IIA missiles in Japan by fourfold.Explore co-production of AMRAAM air-to-air missiles.Maintain the deployment of the U.S. Typhon missile system on the Japanese mainland.Space and Technology: Under NASA’s Artemis program, Japanese astronauts will join the Moon mission using a Japanese-made lunar rover. The leaders also signed agreements to cooperate on AI-enabled scientific discovery, quantum technologies, and high-performance computing involving partners like NVIDIA and Fujitsu.Regional Security: Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peace in the Taiwan Strait, opposing any unilateral change to the status quo by force. They also committed to the complete denuclearization of North Korea and addressed the issue of Japanese abductees.Workforce and Visas: The U.S. will prioritize visa processing for Japanese business travelers who invest significantly in the U.S., train American workers, or transfer critical technical skills.The administration characterizes these agreements as a milestone in "Peace Through Strength," ensuring that both nations remain at the forefront of global innovation while securing strategic supply chains against foreign competitors.