TOKYO -- The Japanese government will extend emergency loans to companies trying to bring home overseas production facilities as the coronavirus pandemic severs links in global supply chains.
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Japanese automakers struggled to deal with parts shortages after the coronavirus outbreak all but shut down manufacturing in China. © Reuters
TOKYO -- The Japanese government will extend emergency loans to companies trying to bring home overseas production facilities as the coronavirus pandemic severs links in global supply chains.