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In his inaugural address on Jan. 20, U.S. President Donald Trump promised to “revoke the electric vehicle mandate.” (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images)

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TOKYO/HONG KONG -- Asian businesses and governments are digesting U.S. President Donald Trump's 30-minute inauguration speech, as the returning leader pledged to "put America first" in forging his policies.

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