Hiroko Suzuki's father threaded the needle of a U.S. trade war by pushing the family auto-parts business into newer niche ...

Letters reviewed by Reuters reveal that Toyota, Nissan, and Ford recently contacted Japanese suppliers urging cooperation in light of the tariffs—but offered few specifics.

Nor are suppliers capitalized for the increased cost of parts subject to tariffs. The overall result will be higher prices, lower sales, and more costly repairs, affecting the health of the auto ...