President Donald Trump on Tuesday highlighted his recent trade agreements while visiting Japan, the next stop on his Asian tour, which is set to conclude with a significant meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

In Tokyo, Trump met with newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, where he described Japan as a “strong ally” and commended the nation for its previous pledge to invest $550 billion in the United States.

The discussions between the leaders resulted in two important agreements, one of which ensures a supply of crucial rare-earth minerals for the U.S.