5500亿美元！高市早苗上当了，日本损失惨重，石破茂有先见之明

Group 1 - The essence of the US-Japan alliance is characterized by Japan's lack of complete sovereignty, as evidenced by the $550 billion investment plan that Japan has committed to the US, which has raised significant domestic concerns [1][9] - The resignation of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is closely linked to the unequal trade negotiations with the US, where he faced immense internal party pressure following consecutive electoral defeats [3] - The trade agreement reached between the US and Japan, while presented as a compromise, imposes a 15% tariff on Japanese exports, which is still higher than previous levels, significantly impacting Japan's automotive industry [5][3] Group 2 - Japan's automotive sector has experienced a sharp decline in exports to the US, with a 26.7% year-on-year drop in June, leading to substantial financial losses for major companies like Toyota and Mazda [5][3] - The $550 billion investment commitment from Japan to the US is viewed as a unilateral victory for the US, potentially leading to the hollowing out of Japan's domestic industries as capital flows to strengthen US competitiveness [9][5] - Japan's dependence on the US for security and diplomatic relations limits its negotiation power, forcing it to accept unfavorable terms to avoid immediate political and economic crises [9]