Trump Hails Japan’s First Batch of U.S. Investments
The deals, totaling $36 billion, were the first step in a $550 billion investment pledge aimed at securing tariff relief and sustaining U.S. relations. President Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo in October. River Akira Davis reported from Tokyo and Ana Swanson from Washington. Published Feb. 17, 2026Updated Feb. 18, 2026, 12:33 a.m. ET The U.S….