Toyota Asks Parts Suppliers to Cut Material Costs, Negotiates Individually
Toyota said on August 27 it has asked parts suppliers to reduce raw material costs and lower prices, clarifying that the request is not a blanket measure but subject to individual negotiations. Toyota's China unit responded on August 28 that the matter pertains to the Japanese market and is unrelated to its operations in China.
Toyota said on August 27 that it has asked parts suppliers to cut raw material costs and lower prices. The company clarified that the request is not a one-size-fits-all directive but will be handled through individual negotiations based on specific circumstances. In a response on August 28, Toyota's China operations said the matter applies to the Japanese market and has no bearing on its business in China.
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