I work for a European company. 80% of their business is in Europe, our American divisions were companies the parent bought out over the past 5-10 years.Toyota reminds me of an "International" company that I worked 8 years with. My summary was after 8 years, and the main reason why I left, it was not really "International", it was from XXX country, but had international business. In comparison, the company I have worked now for 20 years, IS an international company and as such, has succeeded , and failed, internationally. It is not always easy to get the Merican way. My first company was never ever able to get it, and totally failed here. They are however, VERY successful in many parts of the globe !
They are very good at what they do in Europe and we are fortunate that our American operations are left to "do our own thing", using a similar business model as the companies they bought out. As mentioned, being global and competing in very diverse markets is not easy - my company works on 3 continents and does a good job, Toyota is on 6 (7 if you count Hiluxes crossing the Antarctic). Toyota does it differently - some American autonomy (Tundra, Taco, 4Runner) but presumably a whole lot of oversight and micromanagement from the mothership in Japan.
FWIW, after having worked for 3 American companies prior to my current company I'd have a very hard time going back. My European company offers a much better work-life balance, vacation programs, and general care about employee wellness and happiness than any of my American companies every did (it's not even close). And both the pay and company profitability are similar to a bit better than competing American companies - all without being in a sweatshop.