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

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