US President Donald Trump announced the launch of a first wave of Japanese investments in the United States under a broader $550 billion trade agreement.

In a post published on the platform Truth Social, he outlined three strategic projects located in Texas, Ohio, and Georgia. They involve oil and gas development, the construction of a gas-fired power plant, and the exploitation of critical minerals.

According to Donald Trump, these investments are part of the momentum created by US tariff policy. The planned gas power plant in Ohio would be the largest ever built, while liquefied natural gas projects in Texas are expected to strengthen US energy exports.

The Georgia project aims to reduce US dependence in the critical minerals sector, a strategic issue for industry and economic security.

Announced in late July, the trade agreement between Washington and Tokyo provides for a 15 percent cap on US tariffs on imported Japanese products. In return, Japanese companies have committed to investing $550 billion in the US economy.

The memorandum of understanding stipulates that US authorities will retain control over the direction of the investments. Proposed projects will be reviewed by a joint committee before receiving presidential approval.

Revenues generated will be shared equally until Japanese investments are repaid, after which 90 percent of profits will remain in the United States.