President Donald Trump asked on Tuesday last week that Japanese automakers consider making vehicles in the United States, apparently unaware they’ve been doing that for more than 30 years.

“Try building your cars in the United States instead of shipping them over. That’s not too much to ask,” Trump urged during an appearance before Japanese business executives. “Is it rude to ask?”

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