Japan & United States — United States Department of Commerce
12 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026
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International
Japan: Japan is listed among countries at risk, though its role is less prominent in the report.
United States — United States Department of Commerce: The Commerce Department's analysis provided key estimates of transshipped goods, supporting the report's claims.
Aug 13, 2026 · 61 articles
International
Japan: Japan is the main proponent of the $550 billion investment pledge, seeking to fulfill trade commitments and avoid higher U.S. tariffs. Progress is slow with only $2.2 billion financed so far.
United States — United States Department of Commerce: The department did not respond to requests for comment; its role in the discussions is unclear.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Japan: Japan is another country where Nvidia stepped up due diligence as part of broader U.S.-led export control enforcement.
United States — United States Department of Commerce: The Department of Commerce issued guidance in May to curb chip diversion and provides oversight for Nvidia's compliance efforts, reinforcing U.S. export controls.
Jul 14, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Japan: Japan is a location for TSMC's expansion, benefiting from increased semiconductor investment.
United States — United States Department of Commerce: The Commerce Department confirmed and supported TSMC's investment, framing it as a win for U.S. manufacturing and technological leadership.
Jul 16, 2026 · 85 articles
Regulatory
Japan: Japanese drone manufacturers are subject to a 15% tariff, potentially affecting their exports to the US.
United States — United States Department of Commerce: The Commerce Department, led by Lutnick, conducted the investigation and recommended the tariffs.
Aug 13, 2026 · 26 articles
Business
Japan: Japan is funding a $33 billion natural gas plant to power the project, tied to a trade deal with the U.S.
United States — United States Department of Commerce: The Commerce Department, led by Howard Lutnick, controls access to power for the project, playing a regulatory role.
Jul 26, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Japan: Japan's economy is affected by the Iran war, with its stock market experiencing volatility and firms reporting sharp rises in input costs due to higher raw material prices.
United States — United States Department of Commerce: The United States — United States Department of Commerce reported a slowdown in retail sales in April, with higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meaning less money for nonessential goods.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
Business
Japan: Japan, through its Riken research institute, is a major customer for Quantinuum, accounting for a significant portion of its projected revenue, indicating the country's investment in quantum computing.
United States — United States Department of Commerce: The United States — United States Department of Commerce announced over $2 billion in funding for quantum computing firms, including Quantinuum and IBM Corp., supporting the sector's development.
May 26, 2026 · 76 articles
International
Japan: Japan was mentioned by North Korea as pursuing nuclear weapons under US protection.
United States — United States Department of Commerce: Commerce will work with Treasury on implementing trade restrictions.
Apr 20, 2026 · 160 articles
Business
Japan: Japan's Nikkei 225 was volatile but slightly up.
United States — United States Department of Commerce: Deferred adding CXMT to Entity List, but may face pressure to restrict U.S. purchases of its chips.
Jul 14, 2026 · 113 articles
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