Japan & Howard Lutnick
11 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Regulatory
Japan: Japanese drone manufacturers are subject to a 15% tariff, potentially affecting their exports to the US.
Howard Lutnick: Commerce Secretary Lutnick conducted the investigation that led to the tariff recommendation, playing a key role in the policy.
Aug 13, 2026 · 26 articles
Business
Japan: Japan is a location for TSMC's expansion, benefiting from increased semiconductor investment.
Howard Lutnick: Commerce Secretary praised the investment, stating it will create tens of thousands of jobs and bring advanced manufacturing back to America.
Jul 16, 2026 · 85 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.
Howard Lutnick: Lutnick is involved in deciding who gets access to the project's power, influencing the deal's progress.
Jul 26, 2026 · 28 articles
Business
Japan: Japan is under consideration for SK Hynix's future wafer fabrication investment, as the company evaluates locations for overseas expansion.
Howard Lutnick: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is pushing for Korean chip investment in the US, but Chey downplayed the pressure.
Apr 20, 2026 · 62 articles
Domestic
Japan: Japan is mentioned as a potential partner to bridge mineral supply gaps for U.S. manufacturers.
Howard Lutnick: Commerce Secretary attended the roundtable.
Mar 08, 2026 · 112 articles
International
Japan: Japan faces 12.5% forced-labor tariffs and is under investigation for excess capacity.
Howard Lutnick: Commerce Secretary Lutnick is mentioned as having said Canada should 'come second' to the U.S.; not directly involved in this action.
Jul 16, 2026 · 305 articles
Regulatory
Japan: Companies from Japan can qualify for a reduced 10% tariff on products composed entirely of U.S.-melted or poured aluminum or steel.
Howard Lutnick: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recommended the tariff reductions to President Trump, citing recent circumstances affecting domestic industries.
Jun 01, 2026 · 24 articles
Domestic
Howard Lutnick: Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Commerce Secretary, announced Japan's commitment to provide capital for three projects under a $550 billion investment package, highlighting economic cooperation between the United States and Japan.
Feb 18, 2026 · 6 articles
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