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Japanese automotive industry, hit hard by Trump tariffs, struggles to adapt

By Sachiko Sakamaki ( August 27, 2025, 05:49 GMT | Comment) -- US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are hitting Japan’s automotive sector hard — cutting into profits and forcing companies to rethink global supply chains. Some auto parts makers may face existential threats. Automakers are under pressure to decide on adjusting prices, switching suppliers, or both, while balancing regulatory risks and long-term strategies. US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are hitting Japan’s automotive sector hard — cutting into profits and forcing companies to rethink global supply chains. Some auto parts makers may face existential threats. Automakers are under pressure to decide on adjusting prices, switching suppliers, or both, while balancing regulatory risks and long-term strategies....

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