This agreement marks a major economic move, affecting U.S.-Japan relations and possibly the global market. Currently, there are no immediate impacts on cryptocurrencies.
President Trump has confirmed the agreement on his Truth Social account, stating a significant investment of $550 billion from Japan and an agreement allowing the United States to receive 90% of the profits. The Japanese government has yet to issue an official statement. Minister of Commerce Ryosei Akazawa met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
"We have just completed a major Agreement with Japan, perhaps the biggest Agreement ever. At my direction, Japan will invest $550 billion in the United States, and the United States will receive 90% of the profits. This agreement will create hundreds of thousands of jobs — Nothing like this has ever happened." - Donald J. Trump, President of the United States
This agreement includes a 15% reduction in tariffs on Japanese goods such as automobiles and agricultural products imported into the United States, impacting the Japanese automotive industry. This also affects exports from U.S. industries such as agriculture and automobiles, expanding access to the Japanese market.
Currently, there are no changes to major cryptocurrencies such as BTC and ETH, nor have any changes been recorded in on-chain activity. However, significant capital changes could affect the global market, but there is no official confirmation yet.
This agreement continues to emphasize Trump's focus on reciprocal trade policy. Similar previous agreements have changed exchange rates and sometimes affected the volume of stock and cryptocurrency trading. The potential for broader economic impacts may indirectly affect the cryptocurrency sector, depending on the macroeconomic response.
