Honda Moves Civic Production to Indiana to Avoid US Tariffs
CompaniesTo build next Civic in Indiana to skirt US tariffs, sources saySees Indiana production at around 210,000 Civics/yr, source saysNew Civic production pushed to May 2028, from November 2027, sources say.
- The decision by Honda to produce its next-generation Civic hybrid in the U.S. state of Indiana underscores the far-reaching impact of U.S. tariffs on the automotive industry, which can drive manufacturers to reevaluate their global supply chains and production strategies.
- How will the ongoing shift towards domestic production in the U.S. affect the long-term competitiveness of Japanese automakers like Honda in a market where trade tensions and protectionism are increasingly prominent?