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Honda's Profits Halved Amid Tariffs and EV Struggles

8/7/2025

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Honda's quarterly profits plummeted 50% to 244bn yen (£1.2bn) due to tariffs and electric vehicle losses.
Tariffs cost the company 124bn yen, while electric vehicle sales losses in the US totaled 113bn yen.
Trump's 27.5% tariffs on vehicle imports severely affected Honda's operations.
A new trade deal with Japan will lower tariffs to 15%, potentially reducing costs to 450bn yen by March 2026.
Despite these challenges, Honda experienced strong sales in North America but struggled with electric vehicle profitability.

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Story summary

Honda's quarterly profits plummeted 50% to 244bn yen (£1.2bn) due to tariffs and electric vehicle losses.
Tariffs cost the company 124bn yen, while electric vehicle sales losses in the US totaled 113bn yen.
Trump's 27.5% tariffs on vehicle imports severely affected Honda's operations.
A new trade deal with Japan will lower tariffs to 15%, potentially reducing costs to 450bn yen by March 2026.
Despite these challenges, Honda experienced strong sales in North America but struggled with electric vehicle profitability.