Administration Says Japan's Latest Clunker Program STILL Falls Short Of Promises
The Obama administration criticized the Japanese government today for allowing just a few U.S. vehicles to take part in its "cash for clunkers" program.
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk said Japan's decision to use EPA "city" mileage ratings instead of EPA "combined city/highway" mileage ratings as the basis for determining eligibility limited the number of U.S. models that actually will qualify under the program.
"We are disappointed with Japan's announcement today to limit the number of U.S. autos models that qualify for its 'cash-for-clunkers' program. This is particularly unfortunate in light of its recent announcement to open opportunities for U.S. autos to qualify for its program, which was a welcome step," Kirk said. "We will continue to urge Japan to implement its program in a manner that is transparent and as inclusive of U.S. autos as possible. We will also continue to monitor developments closely to ensure U.S. autos indeed benefit from Japan's 'cash-for-clunkers' program."
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