Trump said Japan's plan to buy a fleet of Ford F-150 pickup trucks showed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has "good taste."

Sanae Takaichi, who became the country’s first female prime minister only days ago, solidified her relationship with Trump while defending her country’s economic interests.

The practical reality is more complex than Trump’s declarations suggest. Japanese streets were not built for American pickup trucks. The Ford F-150, America’s bestselling vehicle for decades, measures over 20 feet long and nearly seven feet wide depending on configuration. In other words, it’s just too large for most of Japan’s roads.

President Donald Trump has arrived in Japan. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes to improve trade relations. A proposal to buy Ford F-150 trucks is being considered. This could be a significant diplomatic move.

TOKYO—President Trump said Japanese auto giant Toyota is poised to invest $10 billion in auto plants in the U.S., coming as Tokyo released some details about the over half a trillion dollars it has pledged to invest in America as part of a trade deal.