Trump says Japan to import F-150; Ford retail bulls cheer
Retail sentiment turned bullish on Ford after Trump claimed Japan would import the "very beautiful" F-150 pickup. While skepticism remains due to Japan's narrow roads, Ford's US sales rose 9.3% in July, with the F-series leading at 73,538 units. Japan's negotiators seek clarity on tariffs as both sides work to implement a new trade pact.