Japan’s $550 billion investment pledge might fall short of U.S. President Donald Trump’s hopes and Tokyo’s worst fears as negotiations over implementation continue and Japan focuses on the fine print of the agreement. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/16/economy/550-billion-pledge/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #ryoseiakazawa #tariffs #donaldtrump #trade #carmakers #us #japaneseeconomy #usjapanrelations