Group 1 - Japan is negotiating to purchase a significant amount of US semiconductor products, potentially reaching 1 trillion yen (approximately 6.94 billion USD) [1] - The Japanese government plans to support domestic companies in purchasing products from US chip giants like Nvidia through subsidies [1] - The procurement proposal is seen as a bargaining chip to address the trade deficit with the US, which currently stands at about 10 trillion yen [1] Group 2 - Japan's negotiation strategy includes offering economic and technical cooperation, such as investments in the Alaska LNG pipeline project and sharing shipbuilding expertise [3] - Japanese Prime Minister Kishida emphasized the importance of promoting icebreaker shipbuilding capabilities and assisting in the maintenance of US military vessels in the Asia-Pacific region [3] - The third round of negotiations has concluded, with plans to accelerate discussions to reach an agreement during the G7 summit in June [4] Group 3 - There are discussions about Japan potentially participating in the estimated 44 billion USD Alaska gas project, showcasing its contribution to the US economy [4] - SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has proposed the establishment of a US-Japan sovereign wealth fund to invest in technology and infrastructure sectors [5]
买美国芯片减少顺差,日本希望这样“搞定特朗普”