Japan's Trade Minister Akazawa says not set the timing on the second set of US investment projects, adds want to make sure PM Takaichi's US trip in March is fruitful

The statement from Japan's Trade Minister suggests a cautious approach regarding future US investment projects.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 20 Feb 2026, 02:21 UTCOn the live feed at 02:01 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This lack of commitment to timing could indicate underlying uncertainties in trade relations, which may impact market sentiment. Clarity or progress on these investments during PM Takaichi's upcoming trip could influence bilateral ties and investment flows between the two countries.

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