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Trump Backs Kei Cars, Faces Safety Standards Challenge

12/7/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump praised kei microcars and trucks on Truth Social.
Trump announced approval for their production in America.
Tifani Sadek of the University of Michigan Law School notes kei cars would require significant changes to meet U.S. safety standards, as they often lack airbags.
Interest in kei microcars and trucks is growing in the U.S., with about 7,500 imported last year, mostly older models that qualify as classics.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump praised kei microcars and trucks on Truth Social.
Trump announced approval for their production in America.
Tifani Sadek of the University of Michigan Law School notes kei cars would require significant changes to meet U.S. safety standards, as they often lack airbags.
Interest in kei microcars and trucks is growing in the U.S., with about 7,500 imported last year, mostly older models that qualify as classics.