TOKYO/WASHINGTON — Although Japan extracted lower auto tariffs from the U.S. after months of negotiations, the deal Japan has signed on to comes with a pledge of investments totaling $550 billion that will be selected by President Donald Trump.
President could raise tariffs if the investments are not to his satisfaction
An Alaska natural gas pipeline project is seen as a potential candidate for Japanese investment. © Reuters
Nikkei staff writers
September 6, 2025 01:57 JST