Posted on 04/15/2025 11:53:12 AM PDT by Red Badger
Honda is reportedly preparing to significantly expand its US manufacturing footprint in response to the Trump administration’s sweeping new tariffs on foreign imports.
The Japanese automaker is considering shifting production of several key models from Mexico and Canada to the US with the goal of ensuring that 90% of the cars it sells in the states are built domestically, according to a report in the Nikkei newspaper.
Honda plans to boost its production in the US by up to 30% over the next two-to-three years, the outlet reported.
The move would be a direct response to President Donald Trump’s recently imposed 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts — a policy that has upended production plans across the auto industry.
Honda rival Nissan will cut Japanese production of its top-selling US model, the Rogue SUV, over the next few months, sources told Reuters on Tuesday.
The third-largest Japanese automaker said in a statement it was reviewing its production and supply chain operations to identify optimal solutions for efficiency and sustainability. It said it was committed to adapting to market changes while prioritizing workforce and production capabilities.
“Our approach will be thoughtful and deliberate as we navigate both immediate and long-term effects,” it said.
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Made no sense to me either.
The article and headline don’t match
Hopefully they will make the cars better. I have seen many stories about quality going way down.
Well OK, but just keep the union-thug screwdriver technicians out of the plant.
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