Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs participated in a cultural and economic trade mission to Japan hosted by the Japan Foundation and Center for Global Partnership. She attended policy briefings, met with Japanese government and business leaders, and visited Toyota Motor Corporation headquarters.
Where
Japan (Tokyo and Toyota City)
When
December 2, 2019
Sources
From an official record
Taxes and money
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Investment by Toyota into truck assembly plant in San Antonio$391 million1Who pays or receives it: Toyota Motor Corporation
Total investment of Toyota truck assembly plant in San Antonio$3 billion1Who pays or receives it: Toyota Motor Corporation
Investment by Aisin AW into Cibolo$400 million1Who pays or receives it: Aisin AW
Who's involved
Ruth HughsTexas Secretary of State
Nakayama NorihiroParliamentary Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Sugiyama MotoakiDeputy Mayor of Toyota City
The facts
Secretary Hughs attended a policy briefing at the Japan Foundation in Tokyo.1
Secretary Hughs met with Parliamentary Vice Minister Nakayama Norihiro to reaffirm Texas-Japan trade and cultural ties.1
Secretary Hughs met with representatives from Japanese business, trade, transportation sectors, and government agencies.1
Secretary Hughs visited Toyota Motor Corporation headquarters in Toyota City.1
Toyota invested $391 million into its truck assembly plant in San Antonio earlier in 2026.1
Aisin AW announced a $400 million investment into Cibolo.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Secretary Hughs It is vital we strengthen our relationship with Japan through collaborative economic and cultural growth.1
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