Toyota's latest US investment pledge follows local playbook

Carmaker to build up supply chain for hybrid vehicles

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Toyota's newest plant in Liberty, North Carolina will produce vehicle batteries to help fill out the local supply chain. (Photo by Nikkei)

AZUSA KAWAKAMI and SHOTA UEHARA

LIBERTY, North Carolina/NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor's announcement of additional investments of up to $10 billion hearkens back to its earlier commitment to the U.S. during the first Trump administration while seeking to increase output of popular hybrid cars in a vital market.

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