I have to wonder if maybe this is some kind of protectionism to prevent U.S. consumers from questioning the Chicken Tax and the "bigger is better" marketing of

I have to wonder if maybe this is some kind of protectionism to prevent U.S. consumers from questioning the Chicken Tax and the "bigger is better" marketing of trucks. From a safety and emissions standpoint, these trucks obviously aren't up to par. But it can't be worse than driving a motorcycle, which is usually 50-state legal even with little emissions or safety equipment. And just like motorcycles, these kei trucks pose little danger to other vehicles on the roadway, except perhaps for their low acceleration and top speed.