No. of Recommendations: 1
US Trade Deal with Japan
Investment & Profit Sharing
Japan will invest $550 billion into the U.S. economy.
The U.S. will retain 90% of the profits from that investment.
Funds will target strategic sectors like semiconductors, energy infrastructure, shipbuilding, and pharmaceuticals.
Tariffs & Market Access
15% tariff will be applied to all Japanese imports, including autos and industrial
goods-down from the previously threatened 25%.
Japan will open its markets to U.S. cars, trucks, rice, and other agricultural products.
Longstanding restrictions on U.S. vehicles and safety standards will be lifted.
Agriculture & Energy
Japan will increase U.S. rice imports by 75% and purchase $8 billion in American
agricultural goods.
Expanded energy exports include a potential LNG offtake agreement from Alaska. 3
Aerospace & Defense
Japan committed to buying 100 Boeing aircraft and billions in U.S. defense
equipment.
Who knew? Certainly not the ignoramuses who voted for Trump.
