Exclusive-Japan, US aim to add nuclear power project to $550 billion investment package, sources say

Group 1 - Japan and the United States are collaborating on a nuclear power project as part of Japan's $550 billion investment package, aimed at enhancing energy security amid geopolitical tensions [1] - The project is expected to involve Westinghouse, which is looking to build pressurized water reactors and small modular reactors with a potential investment of up to $100 billion [4] - Japan has already announced three projects valued at $36 billion, including a natural gas power plant in Ohio, as part of its commitment under a U.S. tariff agreement [2] Group 2 - A copper smelting and refining facility project is also under consideration, with Falcon Copper exploring a $2 billion investment and potential involvement from Japanese suppliers [5] - Japan's Trade Minister plans to visit the U.S. to further discussions on these projects, indicating ongoing negotiations and interest from both countries [3] - Companies like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Toshiba, and IHI may be involved in the nuclear project, although no final decisions have been made yet [7]