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Japan's Auto Companies at the Millennium:
Part of the Fabric of America

Exports Contribute to the U.S. Economy

Japanese automakers' U.S.-based production accounts for more than 45% of total U.S. vehicle exports, excluding exports to Canada.

The 90,000 units exported by Japanese-affiliated automakers in 1998 (excluding exports to Canada) contributed significantly to U.S. trade revenues.

The decline in exports since 1994 is attributed primarily to sourcing decisions by Japanese automakers using their U.S. production capacity to supply the U.S. market, rather than to export to Japan.

U.S. Passenger Car Exports in 1998

Passenger Car Exports From U.S. Plants of Japanese-Affiliated Automakers (thousands)

1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998
40	66	115	121	191	174	141	96	90

Source: Japanese Automakers, American Automobile Manufacturers Association
Note: Figures exclude exports to Canada.