"Japanese Automakers Pull Out of Canadian Lobbying Group: A Shift in Strategy? In a surprise move, Honda and Toyota, two of Japan's largest automobile manufacturers, have abandoned their membership in the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association of Canada (JAMA), a powerful lobbying group that represented the interests of Japanese automakers in Canada. The decision, made in 2021, marked the end of the organization's 30-year run and has left many wondering what prompted this sudden change in strategy. As Canada continues to navigate complex trade agreements and shifting market trends, the departure of these influential players from the lobbying scene raises questions about the future of the industry and the role of foreign automakers in shaping Canadian policy."
Honda and Toyota were core members of the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association of Canada (JAMA) until 2021, when the group was disbanded and the manufacturing lobbying fi ...
