Short-term TM stock price action has correlated with publicity around Toyota finance deals, indicating promotional campaigns can act as micro catalysts in trading volumes. But with about two million fewer new cars sold in 2021 compared to 2019, the used market today is tighter than usual. Per Reuters , Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba confirmed that auto tariffs will be lowered to 15% from the current 25% auto sector tariffs as part of the deal. By comparison, prior to Trump’s imposition of sector auto tariffs, Japanese car imports were subject to only 2.5% tariffs. Toyota finance deals tied to electric vehicle purchases signal longer-term strategic positioning. Strong EV finance uptake can improve investor sentiment toward Toyota’s pivot in its product mix, potentially rerating the stock.