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Highlights From JAMA USA

New Report: Japanese-Brand Automakers Support Over 2.3 Million U.S. Jobs; 2025 a Record Year of U.S. Manufacturing Investment

May 4, 2026 / JAMA USA / Media Center, Press Releases

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

May 4, 2026 / JAMA USA / Media Center

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

April 15, 2026 / JAMA USA / Positions

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)

March 17, 2026 / Alex Willis / Media Center, Press Releases

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 USA Winter 2026 Newsletter

January 29, 2026 / JAMA USA / Media Center

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JAMA Comment to USTPO on IPR Proposed Rule

December 2, 2025 / JAMA USA / Positions

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

December 2, 2025 / JAMA USA / Media Center

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

November 3, 2025 / JAMA USA / Positions

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

October 30, 2025 / JAMA USA / Media Center

Manufacturing Month resonates deeply with Japanese-brand automakers because it’s at the heart and soul of what they do.

RealClearMarkets: Japanese Brand Automakers Power U.S. Workforce Development

September 17, 2025 / JAMA USA / News & Insights

Workforce Development Month, celebrated each September, is the perfect opportunity to recognize and honor the behind-the-scenes people and partnerships driving economic opportunity and mobility across the country. Japanese-brand automakers are one of the key players investing in the American automotive industry today.