Alright, folks, let’s talk about what’s happening in the auto industry because Trump’s tariffs are already reshaping global manufacturing decisions—and, spoiler alert, it’s a win for American workers.
This weekend, Honda confirmed that it is shifting production of its next-generation Civic hybrid from Mexico to Indiana, a move directly tied to Trump’s looming 25% tariffs on Mexican imports. Honda had originally planned to build these vehicles in Guadalajara, but with the tariff deadline approaching fast, the company made a last-minute pivot to Greensburg, Indiana—home to one of its key U.S. plants.
Simple. A 25% tariff would drive up the cost of a base-model Civic from $24,250 to over $30,000, before any upgrades or add-ons. That’s a price hike Honda can’t afford if it wants to stay competitive in the U.S. market. So, instead of risking a financial hit, Honda executives made a business decision—keep production inside the U.S. and avoid Trump’s tariffs altogether.
And Honda isn’t alone.
This is exactly what Trump has been preaching for years: bring jobs back home, make the U.S. the best place to do business, and hit companies where it hurts if they choose to outsource. And guess what? It’s working.
- Apple just announced a $500 billion domestic investment, including a 25,000-square-foot AI facility in Houston.
- Saudi Arabia, OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle are pouring $100 billion into a U.S.-based AI initiative known as Stargate, a project set to create 100,000 American jobs focused on artificial intelligence and tech infrastructure.
SoftBank’s CEO Masayoshi Son—one of the most influential tech investors in the world—said his company plans to complete all investments by the end of Trump’s second term. Let that sink in.
Trump isn’t just throwing tariffs around for fun—he’s playing hardball with Mexico and Canada, demanding that they do more to curb illegal immigration and the flow of fentanyl into the U.S..
So far, Mexico’s response has been underwhelming. President Claudia Sheinbaum promised to send 10,000 additional troops to the border, but according to the White House, it’s not nearly enough.
Kevin Hassett, head of the White House National Economic Council, made it clear that if Mexico or Canada retaliate with their own tariffs, Trump will hit back even harder with additional trade penalties. In other words, it’s time for these countries to step up—or pay the price.
