U.S. to Share Details of Japan's 550 Billion USD Investment This Week

This week, the U.S. will unveil details of a massive $550 billion investment from Japan, a move set to deepen economic ties between the two countries. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick shared the news on Fox News’ Ingraham Angle, highlighting the deal’s potential to boost American industries like semiconductors, antibiotics, and rare earth manufacturing.

The agreement, first struck in July, includes a lower 15% tariff on Japanese imports in exchange for Japan’s hefty investment in the U.S. economy.

Lutnick emphasized that the funds will support U.S. production through government-backed loans and guarantees. “This $550 billion deal, finalized under President Trump’s leadership, is a game-changer,” he said.

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Japan’s trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, is heading to Washington to hammer out the final details, including how investment returns will be split. While Japan prefers a flexible, less formal agreement, the U.S. is pushing for a clear, written commitment. The deal has stirred some debate—Japanese officials stress it’s a win-win, but Trump has claimed the U.S. will keep 90% of the profits.

The agreement is already making waves in markets. Japanese automakers like Toyota have seen their stocks climb thanks to the tariff reduction from 27.5% to 15% on cars. Akazawa said Japan will keep pushing for faster tariff cuts on key exports like autos to ensure the deal benefits both sides.

This trade package, which Trump called “our money to invest,” doesn’t include SoftBank’s recent $2 billion investment in Intel. In Japan, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s approval ratings have risen, partly due to this deal, even after his coalition’s recent election losses.

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As the U.S. and Japan finalize this landmark agreement, it could set the stage for similar deals with other partners, like the European Union, according to Lutnick. The announcement this week will shed light on how these investments will drive U.S. economic growth and create new opportunities.