Toyota CEO to Step Down as Carmaker Navigates Trump Tariffs
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AI-PoweredToyota's CEO is stepping down amidst challenges from Trump's tariffs and market share struggles in China, with the CFO taking over as the new CEO.
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Toyota Motor’s chief executive is stepping down after a relatively short term in office that was buffeted by President Trump’s tariffs and struggles to maintain market share in China. Toyota, the world’s largest carmaker, said Koji Sato, 56 years old, would take a new role as vice chairman and focus on his work at industry groups. Chief Financial Officer Kenta Kon, 57, will be promoted to CEO, effective April 1.
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