Trump file lists sushi chain, Nvidia, Apple, and Amazon stakes
In the first quarter, President Donald Trump engaged in trades involving major players in the stock market, such as Nvidia Corp., Amazon.com Inc., and Apple Inc. He also acquired a stake in a $600 million conveyor belt sushi chain. On February 2, Trump acquired shares of Kura Sushi USA, with the transaction amount estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million, as indicated in his most recent financial disclosure. The restaurant group is under the control of Kura Sushi, based in Japan.
In contrast to his predecessors, Trump opted not to divest or transfer his assets into a blind trust managed by an independent overseer. The filing indicates that he or his investment advisers executed over 3,700 trades in the first quarter, thereby rekindling concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest associated with the Trump administration. A representative for the Trump Organization stated that all assets belonging to the president are overseen independently by third-party financial institutions, which are accountable for all investment decisions.
Furthermore, it was emphasized that Trump, his family, and the organization do not participate in the trading decision-making process. The investment generated intrigue in Japan, prompting speculation on X regarding whether Trump has ever consumed raw fish and rice. Kura Sushi’s US business has been exhibiting robust performance, according to Tsutomu Yamada, a market analyst. He noted that Trump’s ownership might be fostering increased interest in Kura Sushi shares among retail investors in Tokyo trading.
Kura Sushi shares listed in Tokyo experienced an increase of up to 5.4 percent on Monday, marking their most significant intraday gain since June 2025. The company’s annual securities filing indicates that Kura Sushi possessed approximately 67 percent of the voting rights of Kura Sushi USA as of the conclusion of October last year.
