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Whereas Japan Prime Minister is known for his compact vehicles Sanae Takaichi Presented a different image of rapport with the visiting American President donald trump This week.
He strategically placed American-made cars, including a huge American ford F-150 trucks in the courtyard of Akasaka Palace for their opening talks.
Trump, a fan of the F-150, has welcomed its possibility. Japan Bought dozens of pickups, complaining frequently about the shortage of American cars in the country and the strict safety standards.
However, there is a shortage of large American automobiles. Japan May arise from more practical reasons, including local taste, road conditions and marketing, rather than just regulatory constraints.
Trucks may be too big for Japanese roads
smaller than japan CaliforniaThere is limited parking and many of the roads are very narrow.
consumers They seem to prefer compact or mini cars that can easily navigate crowded, narrow roads. Those who can afford more expensive foreign cars choose compact or mid-sized vehicles. EuropeSuch as mercedes benz, BMW, volkswagen And audi,
Except American made Japanese cars like Honda, Mazda And NissanBest selling American brand JeepAccording to the Japan Automobile Importers Association.
For example, many American cars have left-hand steering, as opposed to the standard right-hand steering in Japan, where expressway tolls are on the right. Low mileage and lack of maintenance and service network also helps explain why American brands are abandoning it Jeep Has struggled in Japan.
“Why don’t American cars sell well in Japan? Because they lack understanding of road conditions and housing conditions as well as energy conservation,” the former prime minister Shigeru Ishiba Told Parliament in April.
Trump likes the idea, but it’s unclear how Japan will react to it
When Trump heard ford As soon as he took off, the idea of a truck came Asia But air force oneHe responded enthusiastically.
“He has good taste,” Trump told reporters of Takaichi. “He’s a hot truck.”
The underlying context is that Takachi needs to figure out how to manage the complex trade relationship that Trump shook up with tariffs earlier this year.
Trump wants allies to buy more American goods and also make financial commitments to build factories and energy infrastructure in the United States.
Japan’s previous administration agreed in September to invest $550 billion in the US, prompting Trump to reduce 25% tariffs on Japanese goods to 15%. But Japan wants investment to favor Japanese vendors and contractors.
In Japan, sport utility vehicles are becoming popular for people with families and outdoor activities such as camping, but buyers often choose more stylish, smaller models.