Japanese Executives Called On by Trump Pledge U.S. Investment

In a move aimed at easing trade tensions with the United States, several Japanese executives have made significant investment pledges in the US. The announcements come after a series of high-profile meetings between US President Donald Trump and Japanese business leaders, who were urged to address the country's substantial trade surplus with the US.In a notable development, Toyota Motor Corporation revealed that it would start selling some of its US-made vehicles in Japan, marking a significant shift in its business strategy. The move is seen as a direct response to pressure from the Trump administration, which has been critical of Japan's trade practices and has sought to reduce the US trade deficit.The Japanese automaker's decision was among several announcements made by companies seeking to demonstrate their commitment to investing in the US and improving bilateral trade relations. While specific details of the investment plans were not disclosed, the announcements are seen as a positive step towards reducing tensions between the two countries.President Trump has been vocal about his concerns over Japan's trade surplus with the US, which he has described as "unfair" and "unsustainable." The Trump administration has threatened to impose tariffs on Japanese imports if the country does not take steps to reduce its trade surplus.The recent investment pledges by Japanese executives are seen as a bid to preempt any potential trade action by the US and to demonstrate a commitment to fairer trade practices. The developments are being closely watched by markets and policymakers, who are hoping that the agreements will help to ease trade tensions and promote greater economic cooperation between the two countries.