Summary

President Trump praised Japan’s $36 billion investment in U.S. oil, gas, and mineral projects, following a trade deal that reduced tariffs on Japanese imports. The largest investment is a $33 billion natural gas facility in Ohio, with additional investments in a Texas oil export facility and a Georgia synthetic diamond grit facility.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/18/trump-us-japan-oil-gas-mineral-projects-trade-deal.html