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Trump wants 'tiny cars' built and sold in America. Will it work?
They're tiny. They're affordable. So-called "kei" cars have been ubiquitous in Japan for decades, and American car enthusiasts are increasingly enthralled.
Even President Trump is not immune. After a recent visit to Japan, Trump said he's approved manufacturers to start building tiny cars for American roads.
Heatmap News contributor Andrew Moseman tells Here & Now's Scott Tong why that's easier said than done.
This segment aired on December 18, 2025.