Japanese carmakers’ U.S. sales surge ahead of Trump tariffs

"Amid intense competition from global automakers, Japan's top carmakers saw significant U.S. sales gains just before President Trump's tariffs kicked in. Toyota Motor rose 8%, Honda Motor jumped 13%, and Nissan Motor saw a 10% increase in March sales, with global totals up 10%. However, other manufacturers like Mazda, Honda, and Nissan are already adjusting production to avoid tariffs, while Toyota remains steady despite past scandals."