Japan investment in U.S. hits record amid China concerns

Trump's targeting of trade deficit seen potentially accelerating FDI shift

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Robot maker Fanuc is among the Japanese companies to build new U.S. facilities in recent years. © Reuters

YOHEI HIROSE

TOKYO -- Net foreign direct investment by Japan in the U.S. reached a record high of 11.73 trillion yen ($77.3 billion) in 2024, Japanese government data shows, continuing its rise while economic and geopolitical concerns chilled spending in China.

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