Trump's tariff policies face legal challenges and international criticism

President Donald Trump's trade policies are under scrutiny from multiple angles. The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on a lawsuit challenging the legality of his administration's tariffs, with a potential outcome requiring the government to return trillions of yen in collected duties.

Meanwhile, international leaders are expressing concern. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Japanese Minister Sanae Takaichi met in Tokyo and issued a joint statement warning against new trade barriers, a signal widely interpreted as directed at Trump's proposed policies. Despite these tensions, Toyota reported maintaining its position as the world's top-selling automaker for the sixth consecutive year, noting strong hybrid vehicle sales in the U.S. market even under the existing tariff regime.