Trump Pushes for ‘Kei Car’ Production in USA
President Donald Trump's latest industrial crusade aims to bring the diminutive Japanese Kei cars onto American roads, but with a twist: they must be built stateside. This unexpected move marks a dramatic shift from America’s love affair with oversized trucks and SUVs.Key TakeawaysThe administration is considering regulatory changes to allow the sale of Kei cars in the U.S.Kei cars offer low costs, practicality, but raise safety concerns due to their size and design limitations.This initiative could challenge automakers like Volkswagen with its iconic Beetle model from decades ago.The President's fascination stems from a recent trip to Asia where he was impressed by the compactness and utility of these vehicles. Kei cars, or keijidōsha in Japanese, are small automobiles designed post-WWII ...