18.04.2025 10:21
The decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a 25% additional tariff on automobiles produced outside the U.S. has changed the dynamics of the automotive market. Japanese car manufacturer Mazda will halt the production of its CX-50 vehicles in the U.S. as a temporary measure against the additional tariffs aimed at Canada.
The Japanese car manufacturer Mazda has decided to stop exporting a certain model type produced in the U.S. to Canada as a temporary measure against the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The company will halt the production of the CX-50 sports vehicle for Canada at its Alabama plant starting May 12. Production of the CX-50 for markets outside Canada will continue. This move was previously reported by Nikkei.
AUTOMOTIVE GIANTS ARE TAKING A STAND AGAINST ADDITIONAL TARIFFS
Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars and parts, along with Canada's retaliatory tariffs, have deeply affected Mazda and other foreign brands. While Toyota Motor Corp. has stated that it will continue its operations for now, Nissan Motor Co. is halting orders for SUVs produced in Mexico, and Honda Motor Co. announced on Wednesday that it will shift the production of the hybrid version of the Civic from Japan to the U.S.