JAMA Marks Half-Century Milestone as Japanese Brands Deepen U.S. Manufacturing Commitment
JAMA Chairman Koji Sato reflects on 50 years of JAMA USA in D.C. and the commitment Japanese-brand automakers continue today.
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New Report: Japanese-Brand Automakers Support Over 2.3 Million U.S. Jobs; 2025 a Record Year of U.S. Manufacturing Investment
Updated study from Dr. Thomas Prusa highlights how Japanese-brand automakers impact has expanded and they now support over 2.3 million U.S. jobs.
From Investment to Impact
For over four decades, Japanese-brand automakers have steadily increased their investments in the U.S. and with dedicated engagement have made a recognizably positive impact on communites across the U.S.
JAMA Comments in Response to the USTR Request for Public Comment on Section 301 Tariff Investigation on Excess Capacity
On April 15, JAMA submitted comments to USTR in response to the request for comment relating to the Section 301 Investigation into Excess Capacity and Production.
Annual Data Release: Japanese-Brand Automakers Surpass $70 Billion in Cumulative U.S. Investment (revised in April 2026)
New data highlights banner year of investment and job creation by Japanese-brand automakers in the U.S. where 40+ years of investments have culminated in this incredible milestone.
JAMA Comment to USTPO on IPR Proposed Rule
On December 2, 2025 JAMA submitted the following comments to the USTPO regarding IPR proceedings.
The Innovative Spirit at the Heart of the Japan Mobility Show
A recap of this year’s Japan Mobility Show, where Japanese-brand automakers, startups, and suppliers showed that even after decades-long legacies, the Japanese auto industry still leads with innovation and is always finding new ways to move the industry forward.
JAMA Comments in Response to the USTR Request for Public Comment on USMCA
As Japanese-brand automakers have built upon their successful manufacturing investments in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the USMCA has helped them make efficient and predictable investments, which only further fuel investments in the region as the market grows.
Japanese-brand Automakers Celebrate Manufacturing Month 2025
Manufacturing Month resonates deeply with Japanese-brand automakers because it’s at the heart and soul of what they do.
