Trump's most anticipated meeting on the three-country tour is with China's Xi on Thursday -- the goal being to end a monthslong trade war.

The U.S. inked Technology Prosperity Deals (TPD) with Japan and South Korea with an eye toward spurring collaboration on AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotech, space, 6G and other technologies.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will visit South Korea on Thursday to attend a summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

Kim Yong-beom, President Lee Jae Myung’s chief of staff, said South Korea had reached “an agreement on the details” in tariff negotiations with the United States. With the accord, Kim said, U.S. tariffs on South Korean exports would be 15 percent. South Korea has been contending with a rate of 25 percent that took effect in August.

Trump's Asia tour focuses on strengthening ties with Japan and South Korea amid regional tensions. Key meetings planned with allies on trade and security cooperation.

President Donald Trump hailed the US’s alliance with Japan and praised new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her plans to ratchet up defense spending as the pair met in Tokyo. “I want to just let you know anytime you have any question,

U.S. President Donald Trump met Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo on Tuesday (October 28) for talks on trade and security, praising her elevation as the country's first female leader and her pledge to accelerate a military buildup.