Overview

• Honda has officially announced the relocation of its hybrid Civic production for the U.S. market from Japan to its Indiana plant, starting mid-2025.
• The move is a response to the Trump administration’s 25% tariff on imported vehicles, which has disrupted global supply chains and production strategies.
• Reports suggesting Honda might shift production from Canada and Mexico to the U.S. have been refuted by Honda Canada, Honda Mexico, and Canadian officials, who confirm no changes to current operations.
• Honda is considering increasing U.S. production capacity by up to 30% over the next few years, potentially adding shifts and workers, though no formal decisions have been made.
• Canadian officials, including Premier Doug Ford and Industry Minister Anita Anand, have reiterated Honda’s commitment to maintaining full capacity at its Ontario plant.