TOKYO -- The Japanese government is exploring the possible purchase of 100 Ford F-150 pickup trucks for road and dam inspections, aiming to show the fruits of this summer's Japan-U.S. tariff agreement ahead of President Donald Trump's late-October trip.
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Japan weighs buying 100 Ford pickup trucks as Trump visit nears
Large F-150s would be used in inspecting roads and dams
Some point out that American vehicles are too large for Japan's narrow roads, making them difficult to sell. (Photo by Azusa Kawakami)
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