- Mitsubishi Motors reported a significant net loss due to US tariffs and exchange rate fluctuations.
- Mitsubishi revised its sales forecast upwards for the fiscal year ending March 2026.
- Suzuki Motor saw its first drop in operating profit for five years, impacted by rising raw material costs in India.

A: Hey Hana! Did you hear anything about Mitsubishi and Suzuki?

B: No, what’s up, Kenji? Something bad?

A: Yeah, a bit. Mitsubishi had a loss! Like, 28 million dollars!

B: Wow, that’s a big loss! What happened?

A: It’s because of those US tariffs, remember? From a while ago? They really hurt them. Sales were down a little too.

B: Oh, right, the tariffs. It's tough, isn't it?

A: Totally. And their operating profit dropped a lot too! Almost 70 percent!

B: Seriously?! That’s crazy. What about Suzuki?

A: Suzuki isn't doing amazing either. Their profits went down for the first time in five years!

B: Oh no! What’s the reason there?

A: Raw materials are more expensive in India, where they make a lot of stuff.

B: That makes sense. Everything is getting pricier, huh?

A: Exactly! But… good news! Mitsubishi actually thinks they’ll sell *more* next year.

B: Really? So, things might get better?

A: They hope so! Suzuki's revenue actually *went up* though, thanks to some tax changes in India.

B: That's a positive! Well, at least someone is doing okay!