Japan Commits $36 Billion to US Energy and Minerals in First Tranche of $550 Billion Deal

Japan announced a $36 billion commitment to US oil, gas, and critical mineral projects on February 18, 2026, marking the first installment of a sweeping $550 billion investment framework the two countries established under a trade deal that set tariffs on Japanese imports at 15%. The package spans three states and three sectors — natural […] The post Japan Commits $36 Billion to US Energy and Minerals in First Tranche of $550 Billion Deal appeared first on the deep dive.