Analysis:US tariffs upend Japanese carmakers' Mexico gambit - and add to Nissan's woes

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TOKYO : Japanese automakers have long relied on the "dependable and affordable" appeal of their economy cars to drive U.S. sales, thanks in part to low-cost production in Mexico. Now, U.S. President Donald Trump is turning that business model on its head. Trump has announced 25 per cent tariffs on auto imports that are due to take effect on April 3. While the longer-term fallout remains unclear, Nissan, Honda, and other carmakers may need to raise sticker prices, industry experts say, including

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