Japan's $550bn US investment pledge subject to Trump's whims

President could raise tariffs if the investments are not to his satisfaction

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An Alaska natural gas pipeline project is seen as a potential candidate for Japanese investment. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO/WASHINGTON -- Although Japan extracted lower auto tariffs from the U.S. after months of negotiations, the deal Japan has signed on to comes with a pledge of investments totaling $550 billion that will be selected by President Donald Trump.

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