Mr. Yao's questions to Toyota Motor Corp (TM) leadership • Q4 2025
Question
Mr. Yao questioned Toyota's strategy for handling U.S. tariffs, the commitment to maintaining a 3 million domestic production volume, and the specific nature of its support for suppliers.
Answer
Executive Koji Sato reiterated the long-term "best-in-town" strategy of local production, supplemented by short-term operational flexibility. He stressed that maintaining the 3 million domestic production level is contingent on strengthening the company's fundamental competitiveness. He clarified that supplier support is not merely financial but a collaborative effort to enhance productivity and create capacity, which in turn boosts the entire group's competitive advantage.