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Toyota importing US cars to Japan among ideas to avoid Trump tariffs

Toyota importing US cars to Japan among ideas to avoid Trump tariffs

Nikkei Asiaa day ago
Japanese automakers are closely watching how Japan-US tariff negotiations play out. (Source photos by Toshiki Sasazu and AP)
YUICHI SHIGA
TOKYO -- Japanese automakers are exploring all options to help their country reduce its trade imbalance with the U.S. as Tokyo continues efforts to negotiate a trade deal with the U.S. amid a looming July 9 deadline for the imposition of President Donald Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs.
Among floated ideas: Toyota Motor importing cars it makes in the U.S. back to Japan or offering American brands at its own dealerships in Japan. A Japanese dealership tends offer only one as opposed to multiple carmakers or brands handled by typical American dealerships.
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