Japan says progress made on $550B pact, with AI and chips weighing heavily on the next round

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By Alina Maria StanSep 5, 2026, 7:35 am86 ptsTrending
Japan’s trade minister said discussions on AI and semiconductors will carry very significant weight in the third tranche of its $550B US investment pact, after two rounds went to energy and minerals. The EU’s own framework contains no comparable vehicle, and commits the bloc to buying at least $40B of US AI…

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