TOKYO -- U.S. car manufacturers' failure to win a significant share of the Japanese auto market has come under renewed scrutiny as tariff negotiations highlight long-standing tensions over access and regulation.
US blames trade barriers while others highlight size, efficiency and price

The Grand Cherokee, made by Jeep, a U.S. manufacturer owned by multinational Stellantis: In February, the company said a limited edition version of the luxury SUV would be the last to be released in Japan, as it is ending right-hand drive production of the model. © AP
TOKYO -- U.S. car manufacturers' failure to win a significant share of the Japanese auto market has come under renewed scrutiny as tariff negotiations highlight long-standing tensions over access and regulation.