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Despite a 25% tariff on Japanese cars, sales in the US have remained unexpectedly strong, attributed to local production by automakers like Toyota. However, export values have fallen sharply, indicating that companies are absorbing much of the tariff costs, which could threaten their profit margins if trade negotiations do not yield a resolution soon.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Japanese carmakers are facing challenges from new taxes on cars sold in the US, but they are keeping prices steady for now to avoid losing customers, even though this may hurt their profits in the future.
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