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Toyota Motor East Japan told to correct subcontract violation

( October 31, 2025, 08:20 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Toyota Motor East Japan received a corrective recommendation from the Japan Fair Trade Commission on Friday for violating the Subcontract Act. The competition regulator said the Miyagi-based automaker had required 10 subcontractors to store 440 metal molds without paying storage fees, and had refused to take delivery of 777 auto-parts items from seven subcontractors after placing orders without specifying shipment deadlines. The JFTC said the company’s conduct caused financial harm to the subcontractors. Toyota East has since paid the storage fees and settled unpaid component costs, but was told by the watchdog to take preventive measures. The statement, in Japanese, is attached. ...

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