Minister Akazawa Clarifies US Investment Deal on TV

The $550 billion deal is mostly loans and loan guarantees, not cash investment.

Only 1-2% (about $5.5-11 billion) is investments subject to a 1:9 profit split favoring the U.S.

Japan initially sought a 50:50 profit split but accepted the reduced share with minimal financial loss.

Japan secured a 10% tariff reduction saving ~JPY ¥10 trillion in costs.

Loan arrangements and guarantees are profitable for Japanese institutions.

The deal facilitates strategic investments, benefiting both countries' economies.