Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it expects to halt production at some of its factories in North America due to shortages of parts from Japan.
Toyota's move adds to the spreading economic damage from the Tohoku quake and tsunami.
In a statement released in New York, Toyota said it was unclear which North American facilities will be affected or how long the suspension might last. It gave no indication how many employees might be affected.
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