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Tariffs looming, 210,000 Honda Civic hybrids to be made annually in Indiana

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Honda will reportedly manufacture its next generation Civic hybrid in Indiana, instead of Mexico, due to potential tariffs by President Trump.
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  • Honda is producing its next-generation Civic hybrid in Indiana, instead of Mexico as originally planned, to avoid President Donald Trump’s expected tariffs on one of its top-selling cars. The change was revealed in a report by Reuters on Monday, which cited three people familiar with the matter.
  • The move comes as automakers prepare for the president’s 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, set to take effect on Tuesday.
  • Honda, Japan’s second-largest vehicle manufacturer, initially planned to produce its new Civic in Mexico, starting in November 2027.

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Honda is producing its next-generation Civic hybrid in Indiana, instead of Mexico as initially planned, to avoid President Donald Trump’s expected tariffs on one of its top-selling cars.

The change was revealed in a report by Reuters on Monday, March 3, which cited three people familiar with the matter.

The move comes as automakers prepare for the president’s 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, set to take effect on Tuesday, March 4.

What changed?

Honda, Japan’s second-largest vehicle maker, initially planned to produce its new Civic in Mexico, starting in November 2027.

A source tells Reuters that Honda picked Mexico because rising costs made it difficult to manufacture the car in Indiana or Canada.

How many vehicles will be produced?

Now, the source says that the automaker will build the new Civic in Indiana in May 2028, with roughly 210,000 cars produced annually.

The company would reportedly import vehicles from countries unaffected by tariffs if production in Indiana falls short of demand.

Honda has yet to officially announce its plans, and all sources spoke to Reuters anonymously.

Why do automakers choose Mexico?

Mexico has long served as a lower-cost option for global automakers, and Honda reportedly sends the vast majority of its Mexican output to the United States.

How many vehicles are exported to the U.S. from Mexico?

The company said it sold around 1.4 million vehicles in the United States in 2024, and roughly 40% of them were imported from Mexico and Canada.

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Bias comparison

  • Media outlets on the left discuss Honda's decision regarding tariffs, emphasizing a negative impact, while the right frames the same decision as a proactive corporate strategy against those tariffs.
  • Not enough coverage from media outlets in the center to provide a bias comparison.
  • Media outlets on the right employ more assertive language, declaring Honda's action as the first significant step taken by a Japanese company, in contrast to the left's more generalized report.

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Key points from the Left

  • Honda will produce its next-generation Civic hybrid in Indiana starting in May 2028, instead of Mexico, to avoid U.S. tariffs on Mexican goods, according to Reuters.
  • The decision to shift production was influenced by proposed 25% tariffs from the Trump administration, which prompted Honda to reconsider manufacturing options according to Reuters.
  • Honda's sales of the Civic rose 21% year-on-year in the U.S., making it the company's second-best seller after the CR-V according to reports by Reuters.
  • Shinji Aoyama warned that permanent tariffs could necessitate changes in production plans, and Honda is evaluating its global production allocation based on demand and costs according to Aoyama.

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Key points from the Center

No summary available because of a lack of coverage.

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Key points from the Right

  • Honda will likely produce its next-generation Civic in Indiana instead of Mexico to avoid potential tariffs, according to sources familiar with the matter.
  • Production of the Civic, Honda's second-best selling model, is expected to start in May 2028, with annual output of around 210,000 units, as reported by Reuters.
  • This decision marks Honda's first concrete step in response to proposed tariffs by President Donald Trump, according to reports.
  • A Honda spokesperson stated that the company will consider demand and the business environment for its global production plans.

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Honda will reportedly manufacture its next generation Civic hybrid in Indiana, instead of Mexico, due to potential tariffs by President Trump.
1:22 min listen

Full story

  • Honda is producing its next-generation Civic hybrid in Indiana, instead of Mexico as originally planned, to avoid President Donald Trump’s expected tariffs on one of its top-selling cars. The change was revealed in a report by Reuters on Monday, which cited three people familiar with the matter.
  • The move comes as automakers prepare for the president’s 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, set to take effect on Tuesday.
  • Honda, Japan’s second-largest vehicle manufacturer, initially planned to produce its new Civic in Mexico, starting in November 2027.

Full Story

Honda is producing its next-generation Civic hybrid in Indiana, instead of Mexico as initially planned, to avoid President Donald Trump’s expected tariffs on one of its top-selling cars.

The change was revealed in a report by Reuters on Monday, March 3, which cited three people familiar with the matter.

The move comes as automakers prepare for the president’s 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, set to take effect on Tuesday, March 4.

What changed?

Honda, Japan’s second-largest vehicle maker, initially planned to produce its new Civic in Mexico, starting in November 2027.

A source tells Reuters that Honda picked Mexico because rising costs made it difficult to manufacture the car in Indiana or Canada.

How many vehicles will be produced?

Now, the source says that the automaker will build the new Civic in Indiana in May 2028, with roughly 210,000 cars produced annually.

The company would reportedly import vehicles from countries unaffected by tariffs if production in Indiana falls short of demand.

Honda has yet to officially announce its plans, and all sources spoke to Reuters anonymously.

Why do automakers choose Mexico?

Mexico has long served as a lower-cost option for global automakers, and Honda reportedly sends the vast majority of its Mexican output to the United States.

How many vehicles are exported to the U.S. from Mexico?

The company said it sold around 1.4 million vehicles in the United States in 2024, and roughly 40% of them were imported from Mexico and Canada.

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Read Transcript

Bias comparison

  • Media outlets on the left discuss Honda's decision regarding tariffs, emphasizing a negative impact, while the right frames the same decision as a proactive corporate strategy against those tariffs.
  • Not enough coverage from media outlets in the center to provide a bias comparison.
  • Media outlets on the right employ more assertive language, declaring Honda's action as the first significant step taken by a Japanese company, in contrast to the left's more generalized report.

Report an issue with this comparison

Media landscape

Click on bars to see headlines

37 total sources

Key points from the Left

  • Honda will produce its next-generation Civic hybrid in Indiana starting in May 2028, instead of Mexico, to avoid U.S. tariffs on Mexican goods, according to Reuters.
  • The decision to shift production was influenced by proposed 25% tariffs from the Trump administration, which prompted Honda to reconsider manufacturing options according to Reuters.
  • Honda's sales of the Civic rose 21% year-on-year in the U.S., making it the company's second-best seller after the CR-V according to reports by Reuters.
  • Shinji Aoyama warned that permanent tariffs could necessitate changes in production plans, and Honda is evaluating its global production allocation based on demand and costs according to Aoyama.

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Key points from the Center

No summary available because of a lack of coverage.

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Key points from the Right

  • Honda will likely produce its next-generation Civic in Indiana instead of Mexico to avoid potential tariffs, according to sources familiar with the matter.
  • Production of the Civic, Honda's second-best selling model, is expected to start in May 2028, with annual output of around 210,000 units, as reported by Reuters.
  • This decision marks Honda's first concrete step in response to proposed tariffs by President Donald Trump, according to reports.
  • A Honda spokesperson stated that the company will consider demand and the business environment for its global production plans.

Report an issue with this summary

Other (sources without bias rating):

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