White House: Trump Signed Executive Order Implementing US-Japan Trade Agreement

If Japan loans $550 billion to the US to invest in whatever, ok, fine. But why would the US need to share "profits"? Wouldn't they just need to pay back the loan? And also, how do you define "profits" from money spent on things like electrical infrastructure, shipbuilding, etc?

Donald Trump is just a huckster. And now he can declare a "National Emergency" and do whatever he wants, by decree. "Truth" posts like this are really nothing more than marketing. There is no concrete agreement with Japan, yet.

Japan has not formally agreed to anything yet. Apparently, some part (unknown what %) of the funds provided by Japan to the USA will come in the form of loans.

What are the details of Japan's $550 billion investment in the US?

Japan's $550 billion investment pledge is part of a trade agreement announced in July 2025, which lowered US tariffs on Japanese auto imports to 15%. The promised funding will be channeled into key US industries, including energy, semiconductors, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, and shipbuilding.

Investment details:

Funding mechanism: The money will not be transferred as a lump sum but will come from a combination of investments, loans, and loan guarantees from Japanese financial institutions, including government-backed entities like the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI).

Target sectors: President Trump will direct these funds toward specific areas to revitalize the US industrial base. The designated sectors are:

Energy infrastructure and production: Including liquefied natural gas (LNG), advanced fuels, and modernizing the electric grid.

Semiconductor manufacturing and research: Aimed at rebuilding US capacity in microchip production. Japanese trade negotiators indicated that part of this funding could support non-Japanese firms like Taiwan's TSMC if they build plants in the US.

Critical minerals: For mining, processing, and refining vital resources to secure access to essential inputs.

Pharmaceutical and medical production: To reduce US dependence on foreign-made medicines and supplies.

Commercial and defense shipbuilding: To establish new shipyards and modernize existing facilities.

Profit sharing: According to the White House, the US will retain 90% of the profits from these investments. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick cited an example where the US directs Japan to invest in a factory, and the profits are split 90/10.

Control over funds: A point of contention exists regarding who controls the investments. While the Trump administration has stated that the funds will be deployed at the President's direction, Japanese officials have emphasized that investment projects must also benefit Japan.

Broader context:
The investment, the largest foreign commitment ever secured by the US, is designed to generate jobs, expand domestic manufacturing, and reduce the trade deficit with Japan. However, the specific timing, structure, and enforcement mechanisms for the deal are still being defined. The agreement is being watched closely, as some analysts express skepticism about its enforceability and the extent of Japanese corporate participation.

Well, he is rotting from inside out and I doubt there will be anyone able to be a con artist as masterful as him ever. He will build the biggest and the bestest house of cards the likes of which no one has ever seen before. Obviously when it crashes it will of course be everyone else's fault.

Looks like it is back on the agenda again.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manifest_destiny

Manifest destiny was the imperialist belief in the 19th-century United States that American settlers were destined to expand westward across North America, and that this belief was both obvious ("manifest") and certain ("destiny"). The belief is rooted in American exceptionalism, romantic nationalism, and white nationalism,[2][3][4] implying the inevitable spread of republicanism and the American way.[5] It is one of the earliest expressions of American imperialism.[6][7][8]

I think he is in a hurry to come up with great deals he has made in order to put it in front of the supreme court as a proof that he needs to do the stuff he does with tariffs. It doesn't matter if things materialise months down the road or not.
Remember when he asked Zelenskyy to say he is investigating Hunter Biden just for the optics of it even if there was nothing to investigate?
I hope the supreme court is not that stupid to fall for his antics.

WHITE HOUSE: JAPAN WORKING TOWARD EXPEDITED IMPLEMENTATION OF A 75% INCREASE OF U.S. RICE PROCUREMENTS

or rice

Probably Hillary, the windmills, low water pressure, and all the radical liberal lunatics like The Fool. They should all be arrested.

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-...into-tokyo-bay

1853
Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry, representing the U.S. government, sails into Tokyo Bay, Japan, with a squadron of four vessels.

For a time, Japanese officials refused to speak with Perry, but under threat of attack by the superior American ships they accepted letters from President Millard Fillmore, making the United States the first Western nation to establish relations with Japan since it had been declared closed to foreigners two centuries before.

So you are saying military force is what makes a country superior and law of the jungle prevails.
The only issue is that long before 1853 many such superiors came and went.
There will be more of them coming with a flash in the pants greatness and going away the same way others went away.
And military force is no longer the only force around as you know.

AI Overview
In 1853, the U.S. was a rapidly expanding nation with a growing economy fueled by abundant natural resources and industrialization, driven by westward expansion and the belief in Manifest Destiny. Its strength was based on its growing industrial capacity, vast land, and developing naval fleet, though it was not yet a global superpower and faced internal conflicts like the growing tensions over slavery.
Key Strengths:
Territorial Expansion:
The U.S. was actively expanding its territory across North America, acquiring vast lands and resources through events like the Mexican-American War.
Industrial Growth:
The nation's industrial and technological development was accelerating due to factors like abundant natural resources, a strong property rights system, and a free market that encouraged innovation.
Economic Development:
The economy was growing, driven by industrialization and the exploitation of its extensive natural resources and waterways.
Growing Naval Power:
The U.S. was building up its navy, a crucial step in projecting its influence across the Pacific and strengthening its position in international affairs.
Belief in Manifest Destiny:
The prevailing belief in Manifest Destiny fueled expansion and a sense of responsibility to modernize and influence other nations.
Limitations & Internal Challenges:
Internal Divisions:
Despite its economic and territorial growth, the U.S. was deeply divided by the issue of slavery, which would soon lead to the Civil War.
Not Yet a Global Power:
While growing in strength, the U.S. was not yet the dominant global power it would become in later decades.
In summary, the U.S. in 1853 was a nation on the rise, characterised by rapid growth and ambition, but also by significant internal tensions that would soon challenge its unity.

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Manifest Destiny
the 19th-century doctrine or belief that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.

this deal was presented a bit different, but should be the same as with the EU, the 500B should be Japanese private investment, not money the Japanese gov actually delivers to Trump. That's why he said that. Or not, who knows....

According to the White House, the US will retain 90% of the profits from these investments.
I wonder if he is going to bomb Japan if it doesn't work out.

Did Japan agreed to it? They were having reservations.

Looks like the gold will go dump , according to this news we should make a note on the word " japan will invest 550b usd on us + they will provide manufacturing,agricult,aerospace,etc " if we think carefuly to make this think work well us should hire more workers to pump buying powers of american citizen

Should we buy gold?

re special...

Market has parked itself till NFP later today.. Cant wait to see the spin Trumps puts on such low numbers that are forecasted..

Clown

Sounds like Japan was trade-bombed by U.S. tariffs into economic Hiroshima again.