“We just completed a massive Deal with Japan, perhaps the largest Deal ever made. Japan will invest, at my direction, $550 Billion Dollars into the United States, which will receive 90% of the Profits. This Deal will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs — There has never been anything like it. Perhaps most importantly, Japan will open their Country to Trade including Cars and Trucks, Rice and certain other Agricultural Products, and other things. Japan will pay Reciprocal Tariffs to the United States of 15%. This is a very exciting time for the United States of America, and especially for the fact that we will continue to always have a great relationship with the Country of Japan. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Japan, claiming a $550 billion Japanese investment in the U.S., 90% of profits going to the U.S., 15% reciprocal tariffs, and expanded access for U.S. cars and agricultural products in Japan. However, no official agreement text or term sheet accompanied the announcement, with multiple credible outlets […]