WASHINGTON (AP) -- A top Toyota executive says the Japanese automaker is concerned about the fate of 20 percent of its parts suppliers who face a cash crunch because of the sluggish economy.

Jim Lentz, Toyota's top U.S. executive, said he stressed the company's concerns for U.S. suppliers during a 35-minute meeting with the Obama administration's auto task force on Wednesday.

Suppliers are seeking up to $25.5 billion in federal aid to domestic automakers and parts suppliers.

Lentz says the company is worried about 100 of its 500 top parts suppliers.

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