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South Korea awards Trump gold crown amid deal to unlock $350bn trade talks

Seoul says it has reached broad agreement on investment and shipbuilding as attention shifts to US-China meeting

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025

US and Japan move to loosen China’s rare earths grip — nations partner to build alternative pathways to power, resource independence

Announced on October 28 in Tokyo, the agreement commits both governments to securing mineral flows and accelerating the deployment of advanced nuclear power.

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 28, 2025

Donald Trump appears to be sleepwalking ‘like a drunk Frankenstein’s monster’ during the Ceremonial Inspection of Guards with the Japanese PM

At Japan’s ceremonial inspection of guards, Donald Trump seemed to forget he was part of the ceremony altogether. The Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, stopped at the flags as planned. Trump, meanwhile, kept marching like a lost extra in his own diplomatic parade.

The Mary Sue · Oct 28, 2025

Japan’s new leader revives Abe’s economic vision – with a twist

Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative with nationalist views, was elected as Japan’s first ever female prime minister on October 21. Known as a protege of the assassinated former Japanese prime minister, Shinzo Abe, she is assertive on defence, hawkish on China and is keen to bolster Japan’s regional role.

The Conversation · Oct 28, 2025

Trump who has long promoted America First tells US troops to buy Japanese-made Toyota cars

Trump told U.S. soldiers to buy the Japanese cars following news that Toyota is set to invest $10 billion to build manufacturing plants in America

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Trump hails Japan’s ‘great’ new female PM Sanae Takaichi as he seals tariffs and rare earths deal

Tokyo and Washington celebrate ‘new golden age’ of friendship

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Trump Says 'Go Out And Buy A Toyota' As Automaker Pledges $10 Billion US Investment

In Tuesday’s address to U.S. troops in Japan, President Donald Trump expressed gratitude for Japan’s substantial investments in the United States and announced a significant development in the automotive industry.

Benzinga · Oct 28, 2025

Agriculture secretary accused of unlawfully refusing to use emergency fund to prevent food stamp disruption – as it happened

Democracy Defenders Fund says Brooke Rollins is legally obliged to use $5bn SNAP contingency fund to continue benefits for 42 million Americans

The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2025

S&P Futures Muted After Record Rally, FOMC Meeting and Earnings in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending down -0.02% this morning, taking a breather after a record-breaking rally, while investors await the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, a new round of corporate earnings reports, and U.S. private-sector economic data.

Barchart · Oct 28, 2025

Trump and Takaichi Forge Rare Earths Deal to Bolster US-Japan Trade Power

Trump and Japan's Sanae Takaichi sign rare earths pact in Tokyo, deepening trade and defence ties while honouring Abe's legacy.

International Business Times UK · Oct 28, 2025