Toyota Motor is gearing up to start shipments of American-made models to Japan. The company says the imports are aimed at helping to cut the US trade deficit.
Japan's government pledged to ease trade tension as part of a tariff deal, backed by the private sector. Toyota is one of the companies stepping forward.
The company says the Camry sedan is among the vehicles being considered for shipment to the home market.
US President Donald Trump met Japanese business leaders on Tuesday during his visit to Tokyo.
One of them was Toyota Motor Chairman Toyoda Akio. They reportedly exchanged views on the business environment in their two countries.
Nissan is another automaker considering importing US-made models. It says it is checking on demand in Japan and assessing profitability.
In other auto industry news, NHK has learned that Honda Motor has suspended production in Mexico. Assembly lines came to a stop on Tuesday.
The company cited a shortage of semiconductors linked to tensions between the Netherlands and China.
Honda also reported disruption at some of its plants in North America. The company says it is drawing on its chip reserves to continue production.
The confrontation came after the Dutch government intervened in management of China-funded chipmaker Nexperia, which is based in the Netherlands. Officials cited security reasons.
The Chinese government responded by restricting exports of Nexperia's chips used in automobiles.

Quiz 1:
Which company is planning to start shipments of American-made models to Japan?
A. Ford Motor
B. Toyota Motor
C. Honda Motor
D. Nissan

Quiz 2:
What was the reason given by Toyota for importing US-made models to Japan?
A. To cut the Japanese trade surplus
B. To increase the US trade deficit
C. To reduce production costs
D. To boost sales in the US market

Quiz 3:
Which company temporarily halted its production due to a semiconductor shortage?
A. Toyota Motor
B. Nissan
C. Honda Motor
D. Ford Motor

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Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: A
Quiz 3: C