Honda might not build a new North American factory without a USMCA extension

The automaker says it needs an eighth assembly plant but could change course if the trade agreement is not extended

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's nuclear watchdog on Wednesday said it would revise regulations and extend the deadline to build antiterrorism facilities for

The carmaker is seeking to expand its lineup of gas-electric hybrids models from 2030.

Honda Executive Vice President Noriya Kaihara said the Japanese automaker is close to full production capacity in North America and needs a new factory.

In May, Honda abandoned its long-term electric vehicle sales targets, which included a goal to have EVs represent 20% of its new car sales by 2030

A senior Honda executive said the Japanese automaker might not build an eighth assembly plant in North America unless a key trade deal is extended.

A drone view shows Honda vehicles parked at the company's automotive assembly plant in Alliston, Ontario, Canada, April 1, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio 25 Aug 2026 11:03PM (Updated: 25 Aug 2026 11:04PM) WASHINGTON, Aug 25 : A senior Honda executive said the Japanese automaker might not build an eighth assembly plant in