日本给特朗普的5500亿“大礼包”第一笔要落地了，财务省拨460亿支持投资及核电

Core Viewpoint - The Trump administration is set to receive a $550 billion investment package from Japan, aimed at mitigating higher tariff threats from the U.S. government [1][2]. Group 1: Investment Details - Japan's Ministry of Finance announced a plan to allocate 7.18 trillion yen (approximately $45.9 billion) through the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to support investments in the U.S. [1]. - The investment plan is part of Japan's financing strategy for the fiscal year 2026, which also includes funding for nuclear power plants and investments in Japan's power grid [1]. - The investment will focus on energy-related projects, with a total value exceeding $400 billion across 21 strategic projects, including nuclear energy and AI infrastructure [3]. Group 2: Project Focus and Financial Structure - Major investments in nuclear energy include projects with Westinghouse, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Toshiba, each with a total investment of up to $100 billion [3]. - Other energy projects involve Bechtel and GE Vernova, with potential investments reaching $250 million for large-scale power infrastructure [3]. - The investment framework will be overseen by an investment committee led by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, with the U.S. retaining final decision-making authority on funded projects [4]. Group 3: Economic Implications - If Japan fails to provide funding for selected projects within 45 days after a decision by Trump, it may face increased tariffs, which were previously threatened to be as high as 25% [2]. - The agreement reached in July reduced tariffs on most Japanese goods to 15% following Japan's commitment to increase investments in the U.S. [2]. - The investment strategy is expected to focus on sectors critical to national security, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a completion deadline set for January 19, 2029 [4].