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East-West Center: The US-Japan Economic Partnership through the Lens of Japanese-Brand Automakers in America

Read JAMA USA General Director Manny Manriquez’ analysis of the US-Japan economic partnership, with a focus on automotive sector investment in America by JAMA member companies.

Cars.com: The 2016 American-Made Index

In its December 2015 contributions report, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association said U.S. vehicle production from Japan-based automakers has climbed from 2.3 million cars in 1995 to more than 3.8 million in 2014. Production drives employment.

Columbus Business First: Japan’s big 3 automakers built more cars in U.S. than Detroit 3 last year

Three out of every four Japanese cars and trucks sold in the U.S. are built in North America….The 75 percent figure is up from 12 percent 30 years ago, according to JAMA USA General Director Manny Manriquez.

Japanese-brand Automakers’ Total Investment in America Tops $45 Billion

With Japanese-brand automakers’ cumulative investment in the United States exceeding $45 billion as of 2015, JAMA members have increasingly demonstrated their commitment to building and selling their vehicles here over the last four decades.

Japanese Automakers’ Investment Reaches $45 Billion