Honda will reportedly manufacture the next-generation Civic in Indiana. That’s a change of plans for the company, which had been planning to manufacture the vehicle in Mexico. The move comes following Donald Trump’s levying of 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada.

This decision highlights how automakers are adapting to U.S. trade policies, making Honda the first major Japanese carmaker to take concrete action.

While several automakers have expressed concerns about the levies, Honda's move is the first concrete measure by a major Japanese car company.

However, potential tariffs have thrown a wrench in those plans as the Civic has reportedly been pushed back to May of 2028 and will now be made in Indiana. Honda expects to build