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Isuzu to Build Car Plant in South Carolina as Trump Tariffs Loom

  • Japanese carmaker is investing $280 million in new factory
  • Foreign brands face tariff hit as Trump targets trade allies
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Isuzu Motors Ltd. is investing ¥43 billion ($280 million) to build a new manufacturing plant in South Carolina, a timely move as Japanese carmakers brace for steep tariffs on components imported to the US from Mexico and Canada.