With the upcoming G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, now more than ever the long-standing, dynamic partnership and steadfast alliance between the United States and Japan is on full display. During Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to Washington D.C. at the start of the year, President Joe Biden emphasized, “I don’t think there’s ever been a time when we’ve been closer to Japan.” Underscoring this sentiment is the fact that Japan is the United States’ largest foreign investor. And importantly, Japanese-brand automakers have continued to nurture this relationship by investing in local communities, leading with an innovative mindset, and bolstering U.S. competitiveness with their contributions to the U.S. economy and automotive industry.
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