TOKYO -- Japan is considering relaxing automobile safety rules for imports as part of tariff negotiations with the U.S., Nikkei has learned, seeking to ease President Donald Trump's concern that not enough American cars are imported to Japan.
Tokyo eyes easing rules for American car imports

U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring Japan to import more U.S. automobiles. (Photo by Azusa Kawakami)
TOKYO -- Japan is considering relaxing automobile safety rules for imports as part of tariff negotiations with the U.S., Nikkei has learned, seeking to ease President Donald Trump's concern that not enough American cars are imported to Japan.