Trump revs up debate about American cars' unpopularity in Japan

US blames trade barriers while others highlight size, efficiency and price

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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

YUICHI SHIGA

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.

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