Japan's US vehicle export prices fall as Trump tariffs take effect

Carmakers appear to absorb levies with prices down 15% in April

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Japan's auto exports in April were down in value but up in unit numbers. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

YUKA FURUBAYASHI

TOKYO -- Export prices of U.S.-bound Japanese vehicles dropped in April despite President Donald Trump's tariffs, government figures released Wednesday show, signaling Japanese automakers are absorbing the price increases. 

The unit price for automobile exports to the U.S. was approximately 4.07 million yen ($28,300), down 15% on the year, according to preliminary trade statistics for April released by the Japanese Finance Ministry.

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