Core Insights - The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, stated that the $550 billion investment framework between Japan and the U.S. will focus on low-risk infrastructure sectors such as power generation and energy pipelines [1] - Approximately 10 to 12 Japanese companies, including those in the electricity and shipbuilding sectors, are exploring specific investment plans in the U.S., with the first project expected to be finalized by the end of the year [1] - The investment aims to enhance economic security for both nations, with the initial project likely to come from the power industry, driven by the growing electricity demand in the U.S. due to data center expansion [1] - Japanese companies are expected to supply gas turbines and other equipment to boost U.S. power generation capacity [1] - The Alaskan liquefied natural gas (LNG) project is also under consideration, with Japanese involvement potentially aiding in achieving energy independence [1] - More than half of the $550 billion is anticipated to be allocated to the power and energy sectors [1]