Howard Lutnick

.@howardlutnick: The states run these elections. If they want to use the U.S. Postal Service, they're going to get a barcode from the USPS, and they're going to put that on the envelope, and we will have one envelope per vote — none of this stuff where there's no certainty.

Thank you @HowardLutnick for joining the Semiconductor Industry Association Board @SIAAmerica for an important discussion on strengthening America’s leadership in semiconductors and expanding our domestic manufacturing footprint. We deeply appreciate the open dialogue and partnership with @CommerceGov as we work together to accelerate America’s tech stack and expand opportunities across the U.S. workforce.

Portsmouth, Ohio is becoming a driving force in America’s energy resurgence, made possible by President Trump’s trade and tariff policies.

A huge day in Ohio. We just broke ground on a $33 billion, Japanese-funded investment bringing more than 9 gigawatts of natural gas power and a major new data center complex to the state. This project will create thousands of jobs, lower electricity costs for American families, and deliver the energy infrastructure needed to power the AI economy. This was only made possible by President Trump’s trade and tariff policy!!

NEW U.S.-JAPAN DEAL Project Anderson (Texas Gas Hub) 📍 Anderson County, Texas 🔥 Natural Gas-Fired Generation Hub 💰 Up to $16B 🔌 Up to 5.2 GW (serving ~5 GW demand) 🏭 Operator: NextEra Energy Resources

NEW U.S.-JAPAN DEAL Project South Mon (SW Pennsylvania Gas Hub) 📍 Southwest Pennsylvania 🔥 Natural Gas-Fired Generation Hub 💰 Up to $17B 🔌 4.3 GW (serving ~3.5 GW demand) 🏭 Operator: NextEra Energy Resources

NEW U.S.-JAPAN DEAL GE Vernova Hitachi SMRs (BWRX-300) 📍 Tennessee + Alabama ⚡️ Small Modular Nuclear Reactors 💰 Up to $40B 🔌 3 GW 🏭 Operator: GE Vernova Hitachi

Great spending time with the world’s greatest innovators. They are all right here in the United States. America leads in innovation and entrepreneurship always.

Susie has been a warrior for President Trump and this administration. She’s one of the toughest, most disciplined people I know and a world class fighter. If anyone can beat this quickly, it’s Susie. We’re all behind her.

今般、日米関税協議に基づいて合意した「戦略的投資イニシアティブ」の第一陣プロジェクトについて、日米両国で一致しました。 第一陣のプロジェクトは、 ①日米両国ともに特定国への依存度の高い、自動車・航空機・半導体の部素材の加工に使用する工業用人工ダイヤの製造プロジェクト ②世界全体のエネルギー需要の高まりを踏まえた、米国産原油の輸出インフラ・プロジェクト ③AI用データセンター等に電力を供給するガス火力発電プロジェクト の三つです。 これらのプロジェクトは、 (1)重要鉱物、エネルギー、AI・データセンターといった経済安全保障上重要な戦略分野において、日米が協力してサプライチェーンを作り上げることで、日米の絆を強化するものであり、 (2)日本企業にとっては、関連設備・機器を供給すること等による売上げの増加やビジネスの拡大も見込まれます。 まさに、日米の相互利益の促進、経済安全保障の確保、経済成長の促進といった、本イニシアティブの意義に適ったものであると考えています。 今後、各プロジェクトの実施に向けて更に詳細を調整し、プロジェクトを早期かつ円滑に実施できるよう、日米間で引き続き緊密に連携してまいります。

Our MASSIVE Trade Deal with Japan has just launched!

Statement from Secretary Howard Lutnick: MASSIVE AMERICA FIRST TRADE WIN: President Trump has approved the first three projects under Japan’s $550 billion investment commitment to the United States as part of our historic U.S.–Japan trade deal. These projects represent a $36 billion commitment in key sectors of our economy -- power generation, oil and gas, and advanced manufacturing. This is what strategic trade looks like. First, in Ohio, together with Japan we will develop the largest natural gas generation facility in history, generating 9.2 gigawatts of power. We will strengthen grid reliability, expand baseload power, and support American manufacturing with affordable energy. Second, we will build a critically important deepwater crude oil export facility in the Gulf of America. This project is expected to generate $20–30 billion annually in U.S. crude exports, secure export capacity for our refineries, and reinforce America’s position as the world’s leading energy supplier. Third, we will create synthetic industrial diamond manufacturing capacity in the United States which will onshore production 100 percent of U.S. demand for synthetic diamond grit, a critical input for advanced industrial and technological production. We will no longer rely on foreign supply for this essential material. Together, these projects are expected to deliver thousands of high-quality American jobs. Japan is providing the capital. The infrastructure is being built in the United States. The proceeds are structured so Japan earns its return, and America gains strategic assets, expanded industrial capacity, and strengthened energy dominance. I am grateful to the President for his leadership and to the Government of Japan for their partnership. The future has never been brighter.

Incredible to be with @SteveScalise to speak at Mardi Gras in Washington DC. The Trump administration is proud to support the great state of Louisiana!

For the first time in over two years the United States has delivered manufacturing expansion, all thanks to President Trumps trade policies. Tariffs are working as we said strengthening American manufacturing while reducing imports. Once again, the so-called experts were wrong.

Welp…

Great spending time with Varun Chandra in Davos, now serving as the new UK Trade and Investment Envoy to the U.S. Varun played an essential role in our historic UK trade deal. I look forward to continuing to work together as we move forward with implementation.

President Trump’s America First trade agenda is focused on driving down imports and surging exports. In just one year, we’ve delivered on both. Foreign contracts supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce alone surged to $244 billion last year. We’re just getting started. reuters.com/business/aeros…

Secretary Lutnick at the World Economic Forum: “But what happens is everybody speaks to each other, and no one says a darn thing… let’s take the richest country in the world and let’s pick them apart.” America First means standing up for the American worker.

I had the pleasure of meeting with Japan’s Minister Akazawa in Davos, alongside my friend Secretary Wright. We’re focused on reshoring American manufacturing, and building power generation in America. Our partnership and trade relationship remains as strong as ever.

Nearly 148M Americans are under winter storm watches stretching 2,000 miles from New Mexico to Maine as a slow-moving system brings snow, ice, and extreme cold. ❄️ What’s different: The @NWS is deploying hurricane hunter aircraft over both the Pacific and the Gulf of America—a rare, two-front operation—to collect high-resolution data and sharpen forecasts. ⚠️ Why it matters: Just 1–2 degrees or 40–50 miles could mean the difference between freezing rain or heavy snow for major cities. Parts of the South face serious ice threats and multi-day power outage risks, with cold temperatures persisting into next week. ⏱️Prepare now: ✔️ Ensure your phone is charged and have a backup battery available ✔️ Stock food, water, medications, and flashlights for several days ✔️ Use space heaters and generators and follow proper safety guidelines ✔️ Check on seniors, neighbors, and those with medical needs ✔️ Bring pets indoors and ensure they have food and warmth ✔️ Follow updates from the National Weather Service