Trump hails Japan for acquiring 'largest F-35 fleet' of any ally

President stresses alliance while touring biggest SDF ship with Abe

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U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tour Japan's Kaga helicopter carrier with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife, Akie Abe, on May 28. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Donald Trump on Tuesday became the first U.S. president to board a Japanese warship, in a symbolic tour designed to stress the allies' partnership amid increased tensions with North Korea and China.

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