Joint Statement by President Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan on a Memorandum of Cooperation Regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Japan
Issued 2025-10-28 by Donald J. Trump
Plain-English Overview
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This presidential memorandum outlines a plan for increased collaboration between the United States and Japan in areas of science and technology. Specifically, it directs executive branch agencies to work together with their Japanese counterparts on strategic science and technology disciplines. The goal is to foster innovation and strengthen both nations’ technological capabilities, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technology, and biotechnology.
The memorandum focuses on deepening cooperation between the two countries regarding AI, including developing pro-innovation policies, promoting exports of AI technology, and ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place. It also aims to strengthen protections for critical and emerging technologies and enhance supply chain resilience within the AI sector.
Ultimately, this action represents a routine exercise of presidential authority to guide executive branch agencies and supports existing agreements between the U.S. and Japan related to research and development in science and technology, with a broader goal of promoting stability in the Indo-Pacific region through strengthened technological partnerships.
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Constitutional Analysis
How this action fits (or doesn't) within Article II authority and existing law
This presidential memorandum ("Joint Statement by President Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan on a Memorandum of Cooperation Regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Japan") provides direction to executive branch agencies. The stated purpose: "their technologies and their people." Presidential memoranda function similarly to executive orders but are typically more narrow in scope, addressing specific agencies or implementation details. The President's authority to direct executive branch operations is grounded in Article II of the Constitution.
Memoranda are a routine administrative tool. They guide agencies on priorities, interpretation of statutes, and implementation procedures. As long as they operate within the bounds of existing law and respect congressional mandates, they are a standard exercise of presidential power that every modern administration has used.
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