How Honda Is Responding To Trump Tariffs
April 09 2025 - mstewart@saffordauto.com

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  • While a company can build vehicles in America, imports could be hit by a 25% tariff.
  • Honda builds the Accord, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline in the United States.
  • Almost every vehicle sold in the U.S. gets some of its parts from outside the country

Tariff Announcement and Impact

It has been a few weeks since President Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles. This includes sedans, SUVs, crossovers, minivans, cargo vans, trucks, and certain auto parts as well. Tariffs on parts are expected to be in effect on May 2nd, 2025, and have led many consumers to panic and increase spending as a whole, especially in the auto industry. The main reason spending has increased among consumers is because of market uncertainty. This uncertainty is centered around higher manufacturing costs to produce vehicles, the potential for fewer discounts, and increased vehicle prices. 
 

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Honda's Response

As of April 7th, 2025, Honda has not announced any price changes or production pauses caused by new tariffs. What we do know is that tariffs on imported autos and auto parts will have a large impact on the entire United States auto industry.  While the main goal of these tariffs is to bring more manufacturing to the United States, many people think that it is important to do so in a way that protects American manufacturing jobs, supports suppliers, and provides affordable options for consumers.