President Donald Trump has projected that US investments will reach $20 trillion by year-end, unveiling the ambitious forecast just days before his Asia tour that will take him to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea.
The trip — seen as a pivotal moment for Trump’s trade agenda — will focus on strengthening regional economic ties and addressing tensions with China. Talks are expected to center on Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans, efforts to reduce fentanyl ingredient exports, and restrictions on rare earth mineral supplies that have recently strained global supply chains.
Japan has already pledged $550 billion in U.S. investments, while the White House is pushing South Korea to establish a $350 billion auto industry investment fund amid looming tariff threats on Korean vehicles.
Trump said he remains “very optimistic” about reaching a comprehensive trade deal with China, describing it as potentially “fantastic for the entire world.”
The announcement underscores Trump’s effort to position the United States as the center of global capital flow amid renewed economic nationalism and escalating tariff tensions — setting the stage for a consequential diplomatic and economic tour across Asia.
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