Honda confirms $3bn Ohio plant, invests $867M in Canada

· Automotive & EV · United States · Canada

Honda has confirmed a $3 billion assembly plant in Ohio, its eighth North American assembly plant, expected to add 2,000 jobs and build the next-generation Acura MDX and two new flagship crossovers, according to a person briefed on the plans. Separately, the automaker said it will invest $867 million in its Canadian plants despite the sting of U.S. tariffs, reflecting what it called the "critical role" those plants play in its wider North American operations. Honda is building flexibility into its U.S. footprint, betting on hybrids while keeping a route open to full electrification.

Why it matters：Honda's dual U.S. and Canadian spending shows automakers hedging on powertrains and absorbing tariff costs while still committing to North American production capacity.

Key points

  • The Ohio plant is Honda's eighth North American assembly plant.
  • It is expected to build the next-generation Acura MDX and two new flagship crossovers.
  • The Canadian investment is $867 million despite U.S. tariffs.

Sources (original reporting)

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