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Highlights From JAMA USA

JAMA Comments on the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Trucks

May 19, 2025 / Alex Willis / Positions

JAMA’s truck manufacturing members strongly urge the U.S. to support policies that encourage continued growth in the U.S. Possible tariff measures in response to this investigation would add costs and decrease the momentum in U.S. truck manufacturing as downside price increases would generate a negative outcome for commercial customers who are primarily concerned with increased costs to their (U.S.) business.

Japanese-Brand Automakers Select the USA

May 13, 2025 / JAMA USA / Media Center

With the annual SelectUSA Investment Summit underway this week, it is important to remember just why Japanese-brand automakers continue to ‘select’ the United States as an automotive production center.

Chairman’s Comment on the U.S. Tariff Measures on Imported Automobiles and Parts

April 2, 2025 / JAMA USA / Positions

JAMA strongly urges the governments of both nations to engage in productive dialogue to forge a future-oriented positive path at the earliest opportunity, in order to maintain a business environment that continues to support the sustained development and success of both nations’ automotive industries.

JAMA in America: Annual Data Release Highlights Another High-Impact Year for Japanese-Brand Automakers in the U.S.

March 26, 2025 / Alex Willis / Media Center, Press Releases

Investments from Japanese-brand automakers have been integral to the success of the U.S. manufacturing sector, which supports millions of jobs across the country. The substantial cumulative investments of Japanese-brand automakers have also played a critical role in strengthening the foundation of the U.S.-Japan economic relationship.

Looking to the Future: A Continuing Legacy of Commitment

November 19, 2024 / JAMA USA / Media Center

Whether it be through the expansion of existing facilities, new investments, or further advancement of innovation through R&D investments, Japanese-brand automakers are steadfastly committed to continuing these efforts into the future.

JAMA Comments in Response to the Department of Commerce Connected Vehicle NPRM

October 29, 2024 / JAMA USA / Positions

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) submited the following comments to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the Department of Commerce in response to the September 26, 2024, request for comments regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking entitled, “Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles.”

Driving Workforce Development In the U.S.

September 17, 2024 / Alex Willis / Media Center

Japanese-brand automakers have long recognized the enormous value of a highly skilled workforce that can adapt and grow in this constantly changing industry. As the need for talent has increased over the years, and the industry continues to face workforce availability challenges, Japanese-brand automakers are deepening their commitment to develop talent throughout the workforce pipeline.

Foundational to U.S.-Japan Relations: Good-Quality FDI

April 9, 2024 / JAMA USA / Media Center

JAMA member companies’ long and deep engagement in the U.S. market, workforce, and communities strengthen the foundation of U.S. and Japan’s economic partnership and by doing so also allows the overall relationship between these two great nations to endure and flourish.

JAMA in America: Annual Data Release Highlights Japanese-Brand Automakers’ Significant Investment in the U.S. Economy

April 3, 2024 / JAMA USA / Media Center, Press Releases

As the manufacturing sector continues to drive the U.S. economy, Japanese-brand automaker investments are a vital part of that story through job creation, vehicle production, and overall cumulative investment.