Business dealsSoftBank, Toshiba, Hitachi among firms tipped to make $400bn in US deals
At least 21 potential projects mentioned, from energy and AI to critical minerals
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son pose with an investment agreement in hand in a ceremony on Oct. 28 in Tokyo. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
SHOTARO TANI
October 28, 2025 21:46 JST
TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Toshiba, SoftBank Group and other companies are considering at least 21 major U.S. projects for investment, according to a document jointly released by Japan and the U.S. on Tuesday, amid Tokyo's pledge of a $550 billion investment under a Sept. 4 trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump.