Overview

• The framework fixes U.S. tariffs on Japanese goods including autos at 15%, down from the earlier 25% level.
• Negotiators confirmed that just 1–2% of the $550 billion pledge will be equity investments eligible for a 90% U.S. profit share.
• The remaining funds will be provided as loans and guarantees through Japan Bank for International Cooperation and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance under presidential direction.
• Eligible projects extend beyond Japanese firms to include global players such as Taiwanese chipmakers building U.S. plants.
• Legal details, governance structures and binding commitments are still under negotiation, prompting skepticism over whether the full pledge will materialize.