Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito urges the automobile industry to “take measures to pass on prices to business partners” Minister Saito commented on the recommendation from the Fair Trade Commission in March that Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.'s unilateral reduction in prices paid to subcontractors violated the Subcontract Act. Isuzu Motors Chairman Masanori Katayama said, "Following the recommendation that our member companies violate the Sub Contracting Act, we have received requests from the fair trade commission and the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency to further promote proper trade"