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Toyota considers US production for new RAV4 to avoid tariffs by 2027, sources say
The brand is becoming the latest automaker to rethink supply chains to lessen the hit from U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles.
Japan's exports expand in March as US tariffs feared to hit economy broadly
Japan's exports rose for a sixth straight month in March, data showed on Thursday, as the threat of sweeping U.S. tariffs ...
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$24 billion is the U.S. tariff tab for Japanese automakers
Trump administration tariffs could cost Japanese carmakers over ¥3.5 trillion ($24 billion), with Toyota alone accounting for ...
How automakers are responding to the 25% car tariffs so far
It's only been a few days since President Trump's 25% tariffs on foreign cars took effect. But the import surcharge has led ...
Toyota considers making top-selling RAV4 SUV in the US to avoid Trump tariffs: report
The Japanese company is weighing whether to produce the next version of its SUV at its Kentucky factory, according to a ...
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Can car shoppers avoid tariff sticker shock by buying American brands? It’s not that simple
Many cars manufactured in the United States use imported parts. Some analysts say there is no such thing as a car made with ...
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Japan’s Exports Rise as U.S. Tariff Threats Fuel Auto and Electronics Shipments
Japans exports climbed for the sixth consecutive month in March, driven by a surge in car and electronic component shipments ...
Honda to shift Civic Hybrid production to U.S. from Japan
Rated as one of the top 10 most popular cars sold in the U.S. in 2024, the Civic model is currently sourced in both countries.
Luxury cars, watches, toys not being shipped to US over tariffs — here are some of the brands being held back
Normally in demand items will soon be hard to find in America as companies hold off on shipping their goods here.
Trade minister says Japan will address US auto import complaints
The Office of the United States Trade Representative criticized Japan in a report published last month. It said the country ...