Overview
- The automaker confirmed U.S.-made units will be sourced from plants in Kentucky, Indiana and Texas.
- Toyota says the move will broaden choices for Japanese buyers while easing tensions with Washington during tariff negotiations under President Donald Trump.
- Japan’s transport ministry is reported to be preparing a documentation-only approval pathway that could start in 2026, lowering import hurdles for U.S.-built vehicles.
- Honda and Nissan are reported to be evaluating similar U.S.-to-Japan imports, signaling a wider industry response to trade pressures.
- Analysts characterize Toyota’s exports as largely symbolic, and U.S. officials have claimed Toyota could open its Japanese dealer network to American brands.