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Japan's $550 Billion Investment to Boost U.S. Jobs

2/13/2026

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  • Japan pledged to invest $550 billion in U.S. industries by 2029 to create hundreds of thousands of jobs, a move the White House described as rebuilding American industries.
  • The pledge is linked to a tariff reduction on Japanese imports from 25% to 15%.
  • The announcement precedes Takaichi’s upcoming White House visit and follows Japanese firms' interests in nuclear reactors and AI data centers.