By bno - Taipei Office Japan’s once-unshakeable auto industry is facing a dramatic reckoning as major manufacturers struggle with tumbling profits, global trade tensions and internal upheaval. In just the past few days,

The logo signboard of Japanese automaker Honda Motor atop a showroom in Tokyo on Feb. 6, 2025. Key Takeaways. Honda Motor said new U.S. auto

Japanese automakers are bracing for a $19 billion hit from US tariffs. Toyota forecasts a $10.7 billion impact, while other brands like Nissan and Honda estimate $3 billion each.