LOGAN COUNTY, Ohio – Honda announced a strategic shift in its manufacturing operations, moving production of the popular CR-V compact SUV from Canada to East Liberty, Ohio to mitigate the impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration.
The announcement was made by Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe during a press conference on May 14, where he cited the need to “minimize the impact of tariffs” as the driving force behind the decision. The automaker currently splits CR-V production between facilities in Canada and the United States but will now prioritize U.S. manufacturing.
To support the transition, Honda will increase production capacity at its plants in Greensburg, Indiana, and East Liberty, Ohio. These U.S. factories already build the CR-V and will now handle a greater share of output. The Civic hatchback is also produced at the Indiana plant, and Honda confirmed plans to move production of the five-door Civic from its Yorii, Japan, facility to Indiana this summer.
While the shift marks a significant change in North American operations, a Honda spokesperson clarified that the company’s Canadian plant will continue building CR-Vs and will not experience a decrease in production volume or workforce.
The CR-V, one of Honda’s best-selling models, remains central to the company’s North American strategy.
