Japanese automakers’ U.S. operations reached record highs last year, as production and exports climbed, along with other benchmarks….74 percent of Japanese-brand vehicles sold in the U.S. are built in North America, up from 71 percent in 2013.
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“On the verge of a historic trade deal, Japanese automakers are strengthening their commitment to the United States…JAMA members also have record-high U.S. production, exports from U.S. plants, and American-made parts purchases, which demonstrates Japanese automakers’ dedication to investing in America.”
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“Given the Japanese automakers’ commitment here, I don’t see much change in the US market if a TPP is reached,” Mr Bookbinder said.
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“These figures demonstrate the ongoing commitment of Japanese automakers to the U.S. auto market and they signal a new day in Japanese brand auto manufacturing in America,” Ron Bookbinder, General Director of JAMA USA.
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