Graphic of the day: Tariff relief cost: $2.5 trillion

Countries commit massive investments and purchases spanning semiconductors, energy, aviation and AI to secure US tariff reductions

Last Updated: Feb 05, 2026, 15:52 IST1 min

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Major economies have pledged about $2.5 trillion in US investments and purchases in exchange for tariff relief. EU pledges $600 billion in new investment plus $750 billion energy purchases, Japan $550 billion, India $500 billion and South Korea $350 billion. Taiwan commits $250 billion for chip facilities. Deals cover semiconductors, energy, aviation, AI, with smaller nations purchasing US aircrafts and agricultural goods.

First Published: Feb 05, 2026, 16:11

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