Japan’s major firms line up for $550 billion U.S. investment drive

Japan’s biggest corporate names are positioning themselves to play key roles in a massive $550 billion investment package pledged by Tokyo as part of a U.S.–Japan trade agreement signed earlier this year.

A new factsheet released after President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo shows around 20 Japanese and U.S. companies expressing interest in projects spanning energy, AI infrastructure, and critical minerals.

Among the most prominent names are SoftBank, Mitsubishi Electric, Hitachi, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, with initiatives that could together account for about $400 billion in potential investment. Japan’s commitment includes equity, loans, and loan guarantees from its state-owned agencies.

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