Japan's Nidec aims to ride out Trump turmoil with cost cuts

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Nidec aims at rapid business expansion through acquisition. (Photo by Atsushi Ooka)

TAMAYO MUTO

TOKYO -- Japanese motor maker Nidec on Thursday projected a 19% increase in net profit for the fiscal year through next March, aiming to ride out disruptions caused by U.S. President Donald Trump with cost-cutting and other measures.

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