Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Implements A Historic U.S.-Japan Framework Agreement

Summary — Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Implements a Historic U.S.-Japan Framework Agreement

President Trump signed an Executive Order implementing a landmark U.S.-Japan framework agreement that expands American market access while bolstering economic security. Under the deal, Japan committed to purchase $8 billion in U.S. agriculture, $7 billion annually in U.S. energy, a 75% increase in U.S. rice, and to lift restrictions on American car and truck imports while recognizing U.S. automotive standards. Japan will also subsidize clean energy vehicles made in the U.S. In return, the U.S. will apply a 15% baseline tariff on nearly all Japanese imports, with sector-specific adjustments for steel, aluminum, copper, aerospace products, pharmaceuticals, and natural resources. Crucially, Japan pledged a $550 billion investment in U.S. industries — including semiconductors, AI, shipbuilding, and energy — to create jobs, expand manufacturing, and strengthen supply chains. The White House framed the agreement as part of Trump’s broader push for reciprocal trade, citing similar multi-billion-dollar deals with the EU, UK, and Asian partners, positioning the U.S. as the global leader in innovation and economic growth.