“AMERICA IS WINNING AGAIN”: President Trump & PM Sanae Takaichi Launch Massive $550B Japan Investment Tranche

In a major boost to U.S. industrial and energy sectors, President Donald Trump has announced the launch of a $36 billion tranche of investments as part of a groundbreaking $550 billion trade deal with Japan. Finalized with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the deal marks a significant step in revitalizing the American industrial base, bolstering U.S. energy dominance, and creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs.

Key highlights of the investment projects include:

• $33 billion natural gas-fired power plant in Portsmouth, Ohio—set to become the largest in U.S. history, generating 9.2 gigawatts of power, enough to supply electricity to every home in Ohio and support the growing demand from AI data centers.

• $2.1 billion investment in the Texas GulfLink deepwater crude oil export facility off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. This project is projected to generate $20–$30 billion annually in U.S. crude exports, strengthening America’s position as a global energy leader.

• $600 million synthetic diamond manufacturing facility in Georgia, aiming to onshore 100% of U.S. demand for industrial diamond grit. This will end America’s reliance on foreign sources for critical materials used in semiconductors and aerospace, further securing national economic interests.

TARIFFS

President Trump highlighted that these historic projects were made possible through a strategic use of tariffs. The $550 billion commitment from Japan was secured in exchange for reducing the threatened tariffs on Japanese goods from 25% to 15% on a reciprocal basis. This move aims to leverage trade to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., while ensuring that America keeps a 90-10 profit split after the initial investments are recouped.

Prime Minister Takaichi, set to visit the White House on March 19, praised the deal as a step toward building “resilient supply chains” and strengthening the economic security of both nations. She emphasized that this deal is a testament to the shared commitment to economic prosperity and global stability.

The message is clear: “America is winning again,” as President Trump continues to prioritize policies that put American workers, industries, and national security first.