US, Japan Panel Convene to Mull Projects for $550 Billion Fund

Consultations begin on Japan's pledge to invest $550 bil. in US

Japan and the United States have started a consultation meeting in the first step of deciding how to implement Tokyo's pledge to invest 550 billion dollars in economic projects in the United States.

US, Japan Panel Convene to Mull Projects for $550 Billion Fund

Japan, US Negotiate $550B Investment in Energy, AI, and Infrastructure

Japan and the United States have embarked on a critical phase of negotiations to identify projects under Tokyo’s pledge to invest $550 billion in the US economy, a commitment stemming from their trade agreement. This initiative, as reported by the Japanese newspaper Nikkei, is poised to kick off with a focus on the energy sector, underscoring the strategic importance of this economic collaboration. Source

US, Japan begin selecting projects for $550 billion investment fund

On the Dash: The U.S. and Japan held the first formal meeting to evaluate projects under their $550 billion investment agreement. Project recommendations will flow to an investment committee, with final approvals made by President Donald Trump. Japan risks higher tariffs if it fails to fund approved projects within 45 days of final decisions. The United States and Japan have taken the first formal step toward deploying a $550 billion investment…