WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The United States is disappointed that Japan has limited the number of U.S. autos that qualify for that country's "cash for clunkers" program, the top U.S. trade official said on Wednesday.
"This is particularly unfortunate in light of its recent announcement to open opportunities for U.S. autos to qualify for its program, which was a welcome step," U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk said in a statement urging further changes to Japan's Eco-friendly Vehicle Purchase Program.
(Reporting by Doug Palmer; Editing by Will Dunham)