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YAMAZAKI CO. , LTD .
Navigating USMCA and Tariffs in Automotive and Steel
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Market success depends on parts and materials procurement
Grasp the essence of USMCA and turn the wave of Trump tariffs into an opportunity.
At Yamazaki, we accelerate the expansion of Japanese companies into North America through consulting, trade, and the operation of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
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Assignment
North American Consulting Division
Steel Division
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Management Department
Yamazaki Corporation quantifies the impact of Trump tariffs and designs optimal procurement strategies by calculating USMCA domestic content rates. Furthermore, we assist with negotiations with local suppliers and assist with compliance with regulations and certification systems, enabling smooth expansion into North America for Japanese companies. We also provide information necessary for investment in the North American market, helping to increase the presence and growth of Japanese companies.
At Yamazaki Corporation, we handle the import and export of graphite electrode rods and showcarizer (electrode powder), which are essential for steel manufacturing, as well as steel products.We do not simply provide commercial materials, but also propose optimal procurement and supply schemes that take into account tariff rates and global trends, supporting steel manufacturers in reducing costs, ensuring stable supplies, and strengthening their competitiveness in the international market.
Yamazaki Corporation, in cooperation with the Embassy of Mexico in Japan and the Latin America and Caribbean Affairs Division of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, leads the operation of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Japan. The Chamber of Commerce is an official organization that serves as a bridge between the economy and trade between Japan and Mexico, and its establishment and operation is a social mission that goes beyond mere corporate activities.
事業紹介
Achievements
Sales support in North America for a major forging manufacturer that leads the Japanese automotive parts industry.
By identifying sales issues, procurement, the field, and sales work together as a trinity to contribute to increased sales.
By calculating USMCA local procurement rates and using optimal materials, as well as through persistent sales, we will increase the presence of Japanese companies in North America.
▶ Steel Newspaper (published April 24, 2025)
Content: Introduction to USMCA compliance and support for negotiations with local suppliers.
経歴
Career
Utilizing the knowledge he gained at the steel trading company Metal One, he has a deep understanding of the dynamics of the North American automotive and steel industries, particularly in the Mexican market. As Deputy Secretary General of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Japan (a preparatory organization for its establishment), he has a strong network between Japan and Mexico.
He graduated from the Monterrey Institute of Technology Graduate School of Supply Chain Management, where Nissan Motor's current president, Mr. Espinosa, studied. Leveraging his network in Mexico, he will act as a bridge between Japanese companies and the North and Latin American markets.
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会社情報
Company Information
Company name: Yamazaki Corporation Representative director: Kohei Yamazaki Director: Former Bolivian Ambassador to Japan Carlos Miguyan Hironda Télles
Address: Akasaka Front Town 3F, 4-8-19 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Corporation number: 70104-01-173230
Import/export code: P002D5660000
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