Tariffs Drive Honda to Move S.U.V. Production From Canada to U.S.

nytimes.comPublished: 5/13/2025

Summary

The U.S.-Canada trade dispute intensifies as Honda announced moving production of its CR-V from Ontario to a U.S. plant and delaying plans to build electric vehicles and batteries in Canada due to tariffs. This move comes just days after the automaker denied a report suggesting President Trump’s tariffs would pull back operations, while Prime Minister Mark Carney faces growing pressure amid his successful election campaign focused on navigating the trade war with the U.S. The U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff on many Canadian autos and parts, further complicating global supply chains.