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flag Trump pushes for import of Japan’s small kei cars to U.S., but safety and rules block widespread use.

flag President Donald Trump has renewed calls to introduce Japan’s small, fuel-efficient kei cars to the U.S., touting their affordability and practicality amid rising vehicle costs. flag These compact vehicles, popular in Japan for decades, offer low fuel consumption, easy parking, and reduced ownership costs. flag However, widespread adoption faces major hurdles: they don’t meet current U.S. safety standards, lack key features like airbags, and are restricted by import rules limiting them to vehicles over 25 years old. flag While some Americans support the idea for urban use, regulatory and manufacturing challenges make large-scale implementation unlikely in the near term.

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