Toyota is making a major push into American manufacturing after CEO Akio Toyoda drew global attention by appearing at a NASCAR event in Japan wearing a Trump-Vance shirt and a red MAGA hat.

Just two days after the high-profile moment, the company revealed a $912 million investment aimed at boosting hybrid vehicle production across the Southern United States.

The news comes as the US and Japan continue navigating trade tensions, including a 15% tariff on Japanese auto imports, IJR reported.

The crowd at Fuji Speedway on Sunday watched Toyoda greet fans, stand beside US Ambassador to Japan George Glass, and speak about the ongoing tariff debate.

"I'm not here to argue whether tariffs are good or bad," he said before the race. "Every national leader wants to protect their own indust

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