Honda Shifts Civic Hybrid Production to Indiana Amid Tariffs

Honda Motor announced in March 2025 that it will relocate production of its next-generation Civic Hybrid Hatchback from Japan to its Indiana facility, starting in May 2028. The shift, expected to produce around 210,000 units annually, is motivated by a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts imposed by the Trump administration. This decision avoids potential retaliatory tariffs and addresses rising costs in Japan, allowing Honda to maintain competitiveness in the U.S. market where the Civic remains a top seller.