President Donald Trump on Friday celebrated his decision to permit U.S. automakers to manufacture so-called "tiny cars."

"I have just approved TINY CARS to be built in America. Manufacturers have long wanted to do this, just like they are so successfully built in other countries," Trump posted on Truth Social. "They can be propelled by gasoline, electric, or hybrid. These cars of the very near future are inexpensive, safe, fuel efficient and, quite simply, AMAZING!!! START BUILDING THEM NOW! Thank you to the DOJ and the Departments of Transportation and Environment."

So-called "tiny cars" are popular in Japan and other Asian countries and are typically designed for navigating narrower streets than traditionally sized vehicles.

The approval of the smaller variants for American manufacturing comes as Trump aims to lower the cost of key household and daily use items for the average consumer.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.