Tokyo, April 24, 2025 (AFP) - Japan's top carmakers report pre-tariff US sales bump

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2025-04-24
Japan's three biggest automakers Toyota, Nissan and Honda said Thursday they all saw a spike in US sales last month, as consumers sought to dodge tariffs on vehicle imports. President Donald Trump imposed in early April a 25-percent surcharge on automobiles imported into the United States in an attempt to revive the country's manufacturing prowess. Reports at the time suggested US consumers had rushed to dealerships to purchase vehicles before t......
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