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Trump's Tariffs Slash Japanese Automakers' Profits by Billions

11/9/2025

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Story summary
  • U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs are causing Japanese automakers to face persistent, permanent profit losses.
  • Honda expects a $2.5 billion profit reduction for the fiscal year.
  • Toyota anticipates $9.4 billion in tariff-related costs.
  • Honda’s profits fell 37% in the first half of the fiscal year.
  • Honda’s production in Mexico has been halted since late October due to semiconductor supply issues.