Regarding the allocation of these funds, Trump stated: “Japan is committed to double its defense spending by 2027 compared to my first term.

“They’ve invested a lot of money, $300 billion in goods and services each year. And I’m pleased to say that this week, my administration approved nearly a billion dollars in foreign military sales to Tokyo.”

He also mentioned that Japanese automaker Nissan is “going to be doing something very exciting about US Steel”—a company Japan had previously attempted to acquire for $14.9 billion.

Instead of taking a majority stake, Japan will “invest heavily” in the company, according to BBC News.

While Trump continues to strengthen ties with Japan, his relationship with China remains tense following the new tariffs he has imposed on Chinese goods.

The 10 percent tariff officially took effect on February 4.

In response, China has announced plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports.

A statement from the Chinese government read: “Because Google is suspected of violating the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People’s Republic of China, the State Administration for Market Regulation has initiated an investigation into Google in accordance with the law.”