June 20 (Reuters) - Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor ( TM )

said on Saturday it will raise prices for some vehicles

sold in the United States by an average of $270 starting in

July.

The automaker's decision follows U.S. President Donald

Trump's imposition of a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto

parts. A Toyota ( TM ) spokesperson, however, denied the tariff

directly influenced the price increase.

"The latest price hike is part of our regular review of the

prices," Nobu Sunaga, a Toyota ( TM ) spokesperson, said.

Prices for Lexus models, Toyota's ( TM ) luxury brand, would also

increase by an average of $208, he said.