Toyota Motor is gearing up to start shipments of American-made models to Japan. The company says the imports are aimed at helping to cut the US trade deficit.

Japan’s government pledged to ease trade tension as part of a tariff deal, backed by the private sector. Toyota is one of the companies stepping forward.

The company says the Camry sedan is among the vehicles being considered for shipment to the home market.

US President Donald Trump met Japanese business leaders on Tuesday during his visit to Tokyo.

One of them was Toyota Motor Chairman Toyoda Akio. They reportedly exchanged views on the business environment in their two countries.

Nissan is another automaker considering importing US-made models. It says it is checking on demand in Japan and assessing profitability.

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