In order to avoid congressional action in the United States, in the early 1980s the Japanese resorted to:

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In order to avoid potential congressional action, such as tariffs or quotas, the Japanese government agreed to a voluntary export restraint (VER) with the US in 1981. This agreement limited the number of Japanese cars that could be exported to the US, thereby protecting the US auto industry from Japanese competition. This was seen as a win-win solution for both countries because it allowed the Japanese to continue exporting their products to the US while also reducing tensions between the two nations.

In Order to Avoid Congressional Action in the United States