Japan mulls reviewing car safety rules to strike deal with Trump

Japan Seeks to Revise Car Safety Standards as U.S. Trade Talks intensify The move aims to negotiate tariffs ahead of a major meeting with President Trump, addressing automakers' complaints about restrictive non-tariff barriers like stringent safety regulations and unique testing protocols. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government reportedly considers relaxing crashworthiness testing standards. Meanwhile, Japan is also exploring alternative bargaining strategies while preparing for discussions with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unwind tariffs on cars, steel, and aluminum.