US Locks in $550B Japanese Investments Amid Tariffs
February 18, 2026·6 days ago·via Nikkei Asia

President Trump announces a massive America First trade deal with Japan, securing a $550 billion commitment from Tokyo to invest in US projects that create hundreds of thousands of jobs. The White House unveils the first $36 billion tranche, targeting oil and gas in Texas, a record 9.2-gigawatt natural gas power plant in Ohio, and critical minerals production in Georgia to cut reliance on China.
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