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 to offer only one as opposed to multiple carmakers or brands handled by typical American dealerships.
