February 17, 2026
Trump Announces 3 Projects Backed by Investment Under US–Japan Trade Deal
Investments totaling $36 billion will fund critical mineral, energy, and oil projects in Georgia, Ohio, and Texas, respectively.
TL;DR
- Three new projects worth a total of $36 billion have been announced.
- These projects are the first stage of a trade deal with Japan.
- The deal ultimately includes over $550 billion in funding for U.S. manufacturing and energy development.
- The investments are intended to revitalize the American Industrial Base.
- The goal is to create hundreds of thousands of American jobs.
- The deal also aims to strengthen national and economic security.
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