(The Center Square) – The world's top-selling automaker said it plans to continue investing in U.S. operations but wouldn't confirm on Wednesday that it will be $10 billion, as President Donald Trump had announced.
Trump said Toyota would invest $10 billion in the U.S. earlier this week on his trip to Asia. But that figure has been under question since then.
"I was just told by the prime minister that Toyota is going to be putting auto plants all over the United States to the tune of $10 billion," Trump told troops aboard the USS George Washington on Tuesday.
He even encouraged service members to go out and buy a Toyota, a departure from his usual support for U.S. automakers.
"During the first Trump administration, I think the figure was roughly around $10 billion, so while we didn't say the same scale, we did explain that we'll keep investing and providing employment as before," Toyota executive Hiroyuki Ueda told reporters in Japan, according to multiple media reports. "So, probably because of that context, the figure of about $10 billion came up."
Toyota officials told The Center Square on Wednesday that more details would come.
"As we've done for 68 years, Toyota will continue to invest in U.S. operations, staying true to our principle of building where we sell and buying where we build," the company said in a statement. "This effort aligns with President Trump's emphasis on growing investment and manufacturing in America and underscores our enduring commitment to U.S. manufacturing, supply chains, jobs, and customers. More details will follow soon."
Originally published on thecentersquare.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?)
Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup.
Error! There was an error processing your request.
Sign up to receive notifications when a new Columbia Gorge News e-Edition is published.
Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today!
Receive weekly updates on obituaries and death notices.
Oregon Capital Press presented by Columbia Gorge News
Receive updates on upcoming promotions and special sections.
Receive weekly updates on local sports news.
Sorry, an error occurred.
Already Subscribed!
Cancel anytime
Thank you .
Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in.
Check your email for details.
Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password.
An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account.
No promotional rates found.
Secure & Encrypted
Thank you.
Your gift purchase was successful! Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in.
| Rate: | |
| Begins: | |
| Transaction ID: |
A receipt was sent to your email.
Commented
Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles.