440亿天价账单！日本被特朗普“布局”

Group 1 - Japan is facing a challenging task of balancing economic and security interests while negotiating tariffs with the Trump administration [1] - In April, Trump imposed a 24% tariff on most goods produced in Japan, which was later reduced to 10% for a 90-day period [1] - The manufacturing output in Japan has declined by 1.1% due to the tariffs imposed on imports of automobiles, steel, and aluminum [1] Group 2 - Japan is being pressured to invest in U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, including the $44 billion Alaska LNG project, which has faced delays for 60 years [1][2] - The development cost of the Alaska LNG project is expected to be twice that of traditional LNG projects, raising concerns about its economic feasibility among potential buyers [2] - Investing in high-cost LNG contracts could compromise Japan's energy independence and hinder investments in cheaper, more reliable renewable energy sources [2] Group 3 - The construction of new LNG projects, including the Alaska project, is incompatible with global climate goals, with emissions equivalent to 949 years of current carbon emissions from Alaska [2] - Local communities near LNG projects face severe health impacts, including increased rates of cancer and respiratory diseases, due to investments made by Japanese government and corporate investors [2]