Toyota considers importing US-built vehicles to Japan – report

Group 1 - Toyota Motor is considering plans to import American-manufactured models into the Japanese market, coinciding with US President Donald Trump's visit to Japan [1][2] - The company is evaluating which models and volumes could be shipped to Japan, following a trade deal with the US that affects tariffs on imports from Japan [2] - Japan's government is reviewing regulatory changes to allow the sale of US-made vehicles in Japan without additional testing [2] Group 2 - Recent sales figures indicate modest growth in Toyota's overseas market, with global sales of 900,598 vehicles in August 2025, a 1.2% year-on-year increase, while domestic sales fell over 10% to 134,447 units [3] - In July 2025, global sales were reported at 963,796 vehicles, up 4.2% year-on-year, with overseas sales increasing by 5.9% to 782,037 units, while domestic sales decreased by 2.3% to 181,759 units [4] - Japanese automakers, including Toyota, are reassessing procurement plans due to potential semiconductor supply constraints following the Dutch government's takeover of Nexperia BV [4][5]